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[[Image:Wille.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Political poster from Germany during the 1930's; translated, it reads ''National Socialism -- the organized will of the nation'']]

[[Image:Wille.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Political poster from Germany during the 1930's; translated, it reads ''National Socialism -- the organized will of the nation'']]

'''National Socialism''' ('''Nazism''') is a [[totalitarian]] form of [[socialism]] originally created in Germany immediately following [[World War I]], and characterized by intense [[nationalism]], dictatorial or draconian rule, mass appeal, and a racial policy emphasizing the subjugation or extermination of people considered inferior.

'''National Socialism''' ('''Nazism''') is a [[totalitarian]] form of [[socialism]] originally created in Germany immediately following [[World War I]], and characterized by intense [[nationalism]], dictatorial or draconian rule, mass appeal, and a racial policy emphasizing the subjugation or extermination of people considered inferior.

Its adherents created a political party which controlled Germany from 1933-1945 under [[Adolf Hitler]], resulting in [[World War II]] and a campaign of mostly anti-Jewish [[genocide]] (see the [[Holocaust]]).

Its adherents created a political party which controlled Germany from 1933-1945 under [[Adolf Hitler]], resulting in [[World War II]] and a campaign of mostly anti-Jewish and racist politics, resulting in [[genocide]] (see the [[Holocaust]]).

==Origins==

==Origins==

National Socialism as a political force in Germany ended with that country’s defeat in 1945.  Despite a “de-nazification” program by the victorious Allies, adherents to Nazism attempted to create new political groups as early as 1948 in West Germany, but were ineffective at reviving the movement; many were later banned, as with the symbolism that was part of it, such as the swastika.   

National Socialism as a political force in Germany ended with that country’s defeat in 1945.  Despite a “de-nazification” program by the victorious Allies, adherents to Nazism attempted to create new political groups as early as 1948 in West Germany, but were ineffective at reviving the movement; many were later banned, as with the symbolism that was part of it, such as the swastika.   

Today, the only political party considered to have many elements of Nazism is the Baath Party of Syria and Iraq under Saddam Hussein.  Small neo-Nazi hate groups operate in several European countries and the United States.

Today, the only political party considered to have many elements of Nazism is the Baath Party of Syria and Iraq under Saddam Hussein. The [[National Democratic Party of Germany]] (NPD) has also many times been accused of neo-Nazism and has survived repeated attempts at banning; party president Ugo Vogt has made repeated anti-semitic/anti-immigrant statements, including attacks against America.  Small neo-Nazi hate groups operate in several European countries and the United States.

 

In the media, including the Internet, neo-Nazism has also appeared. Radio programs hosted by such as David Duke and repeated appearances of noted Holocaust deniers such as David Irving are an example. Major hate sites like Stormfront and Metapedia contribute for Nazi/White Supremacist views.

==Further reading==

==Further reading==