Adolf Hitler baby photo in NJ's East Brook Middle School yearbook sparks investigation
PARAMUS, New Jersey (WABC) -- A photo of Adolf Hitler as a baby ended up in a New Jersey middle school's yearbook - prompting school administrators to quickly recollect the books.
The pages were meant to be baby pictures of kids who just graduated East Brook Middle School. Now, parents want to know how the Hitler picture got there, and why no one noticed until after the yearbooks were printed.
After collecting the books, administrators sent a letter to parents condemning the act.
"An image of him has no place in a yearbook created for our students. It does not reflect who we are or what East Brook stands for and we condemn its inclusion without reservation," the principal said.
Paramus Mayor Chris di Piazza said the incident "doesn't represent Paramus...One bad action doesn't represent the town."
How the picture was included is under investigation. Paramus police were notified and the information was shared with the Bergen County Prosecutors Office.
The school is working to have all the yearbooks replaced.
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