Hitler's early inspiration Schoenerer movement had a heil greeting and also the fuhrer principle. The salute was most likely influenced by the italian fascists. read more
Then, Hess finally addresses Hitler (as "Mein führer”). Hitler listens as Hess extols him. Hitler, still seated with others, gives a weak Nazi salute in response to the adulation of the attendees. Finally, Hess, waited for the crowd to quiet down. He looked at Hitler, again. read more
Lots of national gestures have meaning behind them, but the Hitler salute, known in German as Der Deutsche Grub, carries such heavy connotations, that in certain parts of the world you can be arrested for doing it. read more
Jehovah's Witnesses came into conflict with the Nazi regime because they refused to salute Adolf Hitler with the traditional "Heil Hitler" salute, believing that it conflicted with their worship of Jehovah. read more