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ism. This idea is implied by MEIN KAMPF* in criticizing the Reich
boundaries of 1914 as not being "complete with regard to the inclusion
of the people of German nationality" and is being strongly furthered
under the leadership of the Verein fur das Deutschtum im Ausland.  With
an active staff and extensive means, largely raised by direct popular
subscription, it fosters Germanism and cultural relations with the
Fatherland among Germans all over the world. Maps distributed by this
organization show entire sections of many countries as nationally
German, such as the Sudeten section of Czechoslovakia, Memel, Danzig,
parts of Poland, the southern portion of Denmark, etc., as well as
parts of Russia and Romania settled by Germans. While for obvious
reasons stress is at present placed only on the maintenance of cultural
affinities, only the test of time and opportunity will indicate whether
Nazi Germany will be able to resist the temptation to establish bonds
of a closer nature- with those enclaves near at hand. Already there are
definite indications of such ambitions in connection with Danzig and
Czechoslovakia. While cultural relations with a political advantage in
mind are maintained with German-American elements in the United States
and Latin America, closer associations
 
 
* page 736