Fritz Kuhn: The “American Führer” Who Tried to Bring Nazism to America

World History: True Stories of the 20th Century · May 4, 2026 · 12m

Fritz Kuhn was the leader of the German American Bund who tried to spread Nazi ideology in the United States before falling in scandal and disgrace. Fritz Kuhn, once hailed by his followers as the “American Führer,” sought to bring Hitler’s ideology to the United States. As leader of the German American Bund, he staged mass rallies, met Hitler, and promised to reshape America in the image of Nazi Germany. But scandals, embezzlement, and fraud destroyed him. This episode traces his rise, his fiery rallies, his downfall in court, and his death as a forgotten figure in Munich.

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