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Streicher's Execution
- Julius Streicher, a Nazi propagandist, was executed at Nuremberg despite holding no government position.
- His propaganda was deemed integral to the Holocaust, highlighting the destructive power of media.
Media as a Weapon
- Streicher's manipulation of news media as a weapon mirrors modern tactics.
- His methods foreshadow the harmful ways media is used today.
Streicher's Upbringing
- Streicher, born in Bavaria, was the ninth child in a conservative Catholic family.
- His father, a schoolmaster, instilled traditional values and a strong German identity.