Numeric code referring to Adolf Hitler’s birthday, April 20. It is regularly used by neo-Nazi and antisemitic groups, and is frequently associated with other numeric codes such as 18 or 88. It is not, however, exclusive to far-right circles, and most often refers to the consumption of marijuana at 4:20 p.m. on April 20 (the 4th month) of each year.
Why a guide to hate?
Because hate, whether visible or hidden, runs through our everyday spaces. This guide provides the tools to spot hateful symbols and speech, understand their meaning and assess their impact, whether ideological or legal. It helps everyone stay vigilant and prevent escalation toward violence.
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Numeric code referring to the following (14-word) phrase: “We must secure the existence of our people and a future for White children.” First formulated by American white supremacist David Lane, it has become famous within far-right circles, mainly among white supremacist groups, neo-Nazis, and the Alt-Right. This numeric code can also refer to another phrase by the same author: “Because the beauty of the White Aryan Women must not perish from the earth,” and is sometimes accompanied by another number, often 88 (in reference to the expression “Heil Hitler”).
Numeric code referring to the first and eighth letters of the alphabet, A and H, the initials of Adolf Hitler. It is mainly used by neo-Nazi skinhead groups and the Alt-Right, and is sometimes combined with other similar codes, such as 88 or 14.
Numeric code referring to the second and eighth letters of the alphabet, B and H, for “Blood & Honour.” It is a translation of the slogan “Blut und Ehre” of the Hitler Youth (the organization that brought together the young members of the Nazi party in Germany between 1926 and 1945). Today, the code often refers to the far-right extremist group and neo-Nazi music promotion network of the same name. It is sometimes used in combination with other similar codes, such as 88 or 14.
Numeric code referring to the third and eighth letters of the alphabet, C and H, for “Crossed Hammers,” in reference to the logo of the neo-Nazi and white supremacist skinhead group Hammerskins, founded in the late 1980s in the southern United States and with several branches internationally.
Numeric code referring to the eighth and third letters of the alphabet, H and C, for “Hail Christ,” an expression sometimes used by Christian extremist groups such as the KKK.
Numeric code referring twice to the eighth letter of the alphabet, H, for the expression “Heil Hitler.” It is generally used by neo-Nazi groups and the Alt-Right.
Numeric code referring to the date of the Battle of Poitiers (Tours), in France, on October 25, 732. During this battle, Charles Martel (grandfather of Charlemagne) succeeded in repelling the invasion of an Arab-Berber army, thereby supposedly ending the Umayyad dynasty’s invasion of Western Europe. In far-right circles, this date symbolizes victory in Europe over the Muslim invader and a form of reconquest of territory. It is sometimes used by French identitarian or ultranationalist groups, or by RAC (Rock Against Communism) bands.
Numeric code referring to the year of the Siege of Vienna, during which the Habsburgs resisted the invasion of the Ottoman Turks. In far-right circles, this date symbolizes victory in Europe over the Muslim invader and a form of reconquest of territory. Notably, it was displayed on the weapons of the perpetrator of the Christchurch terrorist attacks.
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