Practicing the Roman salute for little Balilla boys, 1934
In the Fascist Italian youth organization Opera Nazionale Balilla, the youngest members between the ages of six and eight were called Figli della lupa (Wolf Children). One of the first exercises for the new members was to learn the Roman salute, which in the picture from 1934 all the boys show to their instructor. The Figli della lupa had been founded the previous year and was intended to bind the children to the fascist regime with playful exercises
Picture No
13538435
Media ID
48328145
Size
4960px x 3440px
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Credit
© Mary Evans / Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo
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Editorial Use Only - No model release, no property release. No commercial, merchandising or advertising use without release by SZ Photo
Source
SZ Photo - Scherl
Date
1934
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Balilla Bind Exercises Fascist Figli Figlio Indoctrination Instruction Instructor Intended Learn Lupa Nazionale Playful Practicing Previous Regime Romano Saluto Surround Youngest
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