Hitler's Lies That People Actually Believed
Adolf Hitler used lies and propaganda to rise to power in Germany and wage the deadliest war in history. Here are some of the falsehoods that found traction.
Read MoreAdolf Hitler used lies and propaganda to rise to power in Germany and wage the deadliest war in history. Here are some of the falsehoods that found traction.
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