Fascism, the FBI & Native Americans: Historical & Current Perspectives

Few people realize that Hitler’s genocidal policies in Europe were influenced by the U.S.’ treatment of Native Americans. An essential component of genocide is to denigrate and dehumanize the target group. Indians were defined by their conquerors as “sub-human beasts of burden.” Germany has accepted its responsibility. In North America, by contrast, no such admission has occurred. The denial of history, with few exceptions, continues.

Interview by David Barsamian.

Recorded at KGNU.