In an email addressed to “The Phantom Lake Elementary Community” Monday, the principal described a swastika as a symbol of hate and as a symbol of peace. She apologized for not acknowledging sooner that a swastika in some cultures is a symbol of “peace and prosperity,” including she said in ‘Buddhism and Hinduism.’ Several parents took exception to the principal’s comments calling them “unacceptable” and “ill-informed.” [More]
I remember learning years ago– and I don’t have time to research it now– that my Uncle Nick’s Army unit was originally established as a Native American unit and their symbol was the swastika, but it was changed after Hitler rose to power.
[Via Steve T]
Many years ago in Colfax County, NM, the Swastika Mining company did extremely well mining the coal that was used to make steel. They even built a hotel, that still exists, with swastikas around the top of the building. It was an India symbol meaning good luck. During WWII red , white and blue banners were draped around the top of the hotel to cover the swastikas as the railroad was only 3 blocks away and they did not want any trouble with U.S. servicemen passing through on the trains.