Title Fight: US Academics Harassed over 'False' Credentials - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News

Title Fight: US Academics Harassed over 'False' Credentials - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News: "German authorities have harassed American scholars for using the “Dr.” title. It seems Nazi-era laws reserved this distinction for holders of European degrees. But German officials as well as academic directors have moved to quash the scandal."