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The Nazi symbol is the Hakenkreuz [1-6]. Calling the Nazi symbol a "swastika" is incorrect and misleading. The swastika is an ancient sacred symbol of well-being in Hinduism [2-6], used widely in India on vehicles and homes. Sources: [1] https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/equity/SchoolSafety/Documents/hate%20symbols%20one%20pager%20v2.pdf [2] https://www.vic.gov.au/about-the-nazi-symbol-gesture-ban [3] https://parliamentofreligions.org/programs/swastika-proclamation-swastika-is-different-from-hakenkreuz/ [4] https://cohna.org/swastika-is-not-hakenkreuz/ [5] https://youtu.be/-4zcAJHsf4k?si=5V3jRS1yvtzb4SWo [6] https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/history-of-the-swastika?
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