
405. The Nazis in Power: The Nuremberg Rallies (Part 2)
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Nuremberg's Symbolic Resonance for the Nazis
Nuremberg holds immense symbolic resonance for the Nazis due to its embodiment of medieval Germany and its association with uncorrupted German history, as well as its history of anti-Semitism. The city's turrets, walls, and towers are praised for representing manly power and fighting spirit. Additionally, it has been a common location for the old imperial diets and is known for its guilds and bur graves. However, its history is also intertwined with the Nazi myth of Germany's past, marked by pogroms in the 13th and 14th centuries.
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