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August Landmesser Refusing the Nazi Salute Wrapped Canvas superhero Congress changes facesOn June 13th, 1936, this hero named August Landmesser was working at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in in Hamburg, Germany. When you read his story, you'll never forget him. In the 1930s, the fascist mania for Hitlers regime instituted a law making the infamous sieg heil hail victory salute mandatory for Germans. One German named August Landmesser, seen here in this powerful photo, refused to obey. His incredible story is one of great courage, sacrifice,