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Germany Warns Against Threats to Democracy Amid History

2/19/2025

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In April 1928, Joseph Goebbels argued that the National Socialists would exploit democracy to fuel their revolutionary agenda. Today, Germany, shaped by its totalitarian history, stands as a vigilant guardian of democracy, reminding the world, including the United States, of the importance of safeguarding freedom against emerging threats.

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In April 1928, Joseph Goebbels argued that the National Socialists would exploit democracy to fuel their revolutionary agenda. Today, Germany, shaped by its totalitarian history, stands as a vigilant guardian of democracy, reminding the world, including the United States, of the importance of safeguarding freedom against emerging threats.