Originally posted by Suave
Before or after the Nazis invaded? Actually it was a crime in US too untill very recently.
You will be surprised. Me too.
The first law dated 1832.
Changed at 1903.
Withdrawn at 1917.
Again operated from 1933.
Changed at 1960.
Withdrawn at 1993.
I think there was no nazi problem at 1832. Really, the same law, but not for civilians (russian army drill regulations) are dated from 1706 with change at 1716.