What political stance did Niemöller initially hold?
Libertarian
Socialist
National conservative
Liberal
Answer
Niemöller initially held a national conservative stance, which meant that he believed that Germany's national interests should be put above all else. This included supporting the Nazi Party's rise to power, which he saw as a way to restore Germany to its former glory. However, after witnessing the atrocities committed by the Nazis, Niemöller became an outspoken critic of the regime and was eventually imprisoned.
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