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Nazi Flag Flies Here

May 3, 1933
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The Nazi flag, a black swastika in a white circle on a red field, sailed into New York harbor for the first time yesterday as the Bremen came to port. Commodore Leopold Ziegenbein, commander of the vessel, said the Government had issued instructions for all German ships to fly the swastika flag on and after May 1.

After the ship had docked, a May Day celebration in full accord with the Nazi May Day demonstration in Germany was carried out. Nationalist songs, fiery speeches, and patriotic demonstrations took place in the mail salon of the Bremen, which was gaily decked with flags and emblems.

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