It was a copy of the American Pledge of Allegiance salute, which was based on an 18th century painting of an event in pre-republic Rome. There aren't any surviving writings or carvings of how the Romans saluted, so it's all guesswork.
The Antichrist is said to be fueled by Roman symbolism
citation needed And they're hardly the only group using Roman symbols. Ever been to DC?
And as for the thousand year goal for the 3rd reich, that's likely because the 1st reich lasted that long, until Napoleon dissolved it. Hitler was aiming to follow after Charlemagne and Bismarck, not making obscure biblical references.
It was a copy of the American Pledge of Allegiance salute, which was based on an 18th century painting of an event in pre-republic Rome. There aren't any surviving writings or carvings of how the Romans saluted, so it's all guesswork.
citation needed And they're hardly the only group using Roman symbols. Ever been to DC?
And as for the thousand year goal for the 3rd reich, that's likely because the 1st reich lasted that long, until Napoleon dissolved it. Hitler was aiming to follow after Charlemagne and Bismarck, not making obscure biblical references.