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Old 07-31-2007, 10:03 AM  
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Originally Posted by quantum-x View Post
Without sounding like a dick, I can't remember [or see on wiki] the connection between the tour eiffel and america.

It was designed by a french guy, and built by a french guy, for the french exposition...

The statue of liberty, on the other hand ;)
I think they're referring more to the fact that Hitler's standing front-and-center in the pic.

Not that I necessarily agree with the overall argument... France had little choice at the time, and they were just as instrumental in the ejection of Germany from their borders as any foreign force, imho.
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