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Sidewinder · 36-40, M
The salute itself has a varied history.
In ancient times, it was the Roman salute.
(pictured below)
Then in 1891, it was the Bellamy salute, named after Francis Bellamy, the man who wrote "The Pledge of Alleigance."

(Picture of students doing the Bellamy salute while reciting the Pledge of alleigance, circa 1941)
And the rest, you already know.
In ancient times, it was the Roman salute.
(pictured below)
Then in 1891, it was the Bellamy salute, named after Francis Bellamy, the man who wrote "The Pledge of Alleigance."

And the rest, you already know.
Pfuzylogic · M
@Sidewinder
Then it was Mussolini that revived it which then received Hitler’s attention.
Then it was Mussolini that revived it which then received Hitler’s attention.
Sidewinder · 36-40, M
@Pfuzylogic Yep.