Did You Know That Adolph Hitler Was Named Times Man of the Year in 1938?

Each and every year Time Magazine gives out its award for the "Man of the Year" and for 2012 it will be no exception. Generally, they'll put out their pick just as the Magazine goes on sale, sometimes they attempt to keep it a secret until the last minute, but usually it is no use, people find out. Today, with social media, the magazine typically puts out its choice sooner than later. Back in the day, the magazine would come out and surprise everyone with their pick, just as the New Year's festivities ended, and people were settling into the reality that a new year has indeed occurred. Okay so, let's talk shall we?

Time Magazine had a cover story about Adolph Hitler on Monday, January 2, 1939 titled; "Adolf Hitler: Man of the Year, 1938," which is a rather ominous and scary thought. Of course, that's hardly the only scary accolade given by a supposed reputable judge of character and super human attributes. Remember Time Magazine is one of the oldest and most respected magazines, and they are not the only ones which have given credence to those who later turned out to be well, shall we say undeserving of any of our praise.

However, after Time Magazine made that fumble one could ask if their "Man of the Year" awards are worthy of mention ever again? I mean, here was a man who took the world to war, and caused the killing of 10s of millions of people, how could anyone agree he deserved such a title? "World War II was the deadliest military conflict in history. Over 60 million people were killed, which was over 2.5% of the world population," source: WikiPedia.

Would Time Magazine have picked Adolph Hitler if they had known what would occur in May of 1941, when the war had just begun, just a little over 2-years later? Didn't they see the writing on the wall? Many did, and many had warned of the consequences, still, Time Magazine which is supposed to be up on the times apparently did not.

Now, I'd like to ask a question; how can we trust their pick this year or any year after such a horrible choice, and unacceptable judge of character? I believe we can't and thus, must take their pick, whoever it might be in 2012 with a grain of salt, perhaps even completely disregard that figure. Indeed, it is my sincere hope that you will please consider all this and think on it.

Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank.

View the original article here