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“Not every item of news should be published. Rather must those who control news policies endeavor to make every item of news serve a certain purpose.”

Quote by Joseph Goebbels

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Joseph Goebbels

Joseph Goebbels was a German politician, serving as the Minister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany. Born on October 29, 1897, he died on May 1, 1945. Goebbels played a crucial role in the Nazi regime, manipulating the thoughts and emotions of the German people to promote Nazi ideology. more

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