Famous photo German troops marching through Warsaw 1939. After all this we now have more people on the far left and far right championing Nazi talking points while calling everyone they disagree with fascists.

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   85 years ago, September 1, 1939, marked the beginning of World War II.

   Germany invaded Poland commissioning 6 years of warfare followed resulting in 70-85 million lives lost

   • Jews: ~6 million
   • Soviet civilians: ~13.7 million
   • Ethnic Poles: 1.8-3 million
   • Roma: 220,000-500,000
   •.Serbs: 300,000-500,000
   • People w disabilities: 250,000-300,000
   • Soviet POWs: ~3.3 million

   Honor the sacrifices made for freedom

   Recognize the dangers of unchecked hate

   Commit to fostering peace