1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/1939-nazi-rally-at-madison-square-garden

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the event date?February 20, 1939
2. What is the venue?Madison Square Garden, New York City
3. What happened at the 1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden?Over 20,000 people attended a rally organized by the German American Bund. The speaker was Fritz Julius Kuhn. The stage had a big portrait of George Washington with swastikas.
4. Why did the Bund use George Washington's portrait at the rally?They wanted to show that they were patriotic and part of America. The portrait was meant to make people think they were supporting American values while hiding Nazi ideas.

German American Bund: A pro-Nazi organization operating in the United States during the 1930s, advocating for closer ties with Nazi Germany.
Americanism: A broad term referring to patriotism, loyalty, and adherence to the principles and ideals of the United States.
Counter-protest: A demonstration or action intended to oppose or challenge a preceding protest or rally.
Embezzlement: The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to one's care; theft or misuse of assets.