Resignation of Wihelm Marx
Dr Marx leaves office
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1926 in Germany
Explore 67 historical events and records for Germany in 1926.
Historical records for Germany in 1926
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January
Chancellor
Dr Hans Luther (No party affiliation) forms 2nd cabinet
Cologne Zone Evacuation Follows Locarno Diplomacy
Allied occupation of the Cologne zone ends as political conditions improve after the Locarno settlement.
February
Enigma Machine
Sees the German Navy introduce an Enigma variant for secure naval communications.
Conference of Bamberg
Hitler forces Strasser & Goebbels to abandon their Socialist "economic program". After the conference Goebbels is appointed Gauleiter of Berlin & supports Hitler
Conference of Bamberg
Reinforces his leadership over the Party, particularly over north German party rebels. Hitler forces Strasser & Goebbels to abandon their Socialist "economic program"
March
Secrets of a Soul
Directs Secrets of a Soul, a film influenced by psychoanalysis.
April
Berlin Treaty
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
German Soviet Pact
A German-Soviet non-aggression pact is concluded.
Neutrality
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
Treaty of Berlin
Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Treaty of Berlin, renewing the neutral relationship established after Rapallo.
Treaty of Berlin with Soviet Union
Stresemann signs the Treaty of Berlin with the Soviet Union while maintaining Germany's western Locarno policy.
Treaty of Friendship
Berlin Treaty of friendship & neutrality between Germany & Russia
May
Resignation of Hans Luther
Dr Luther leaves office over flag dispute
Chancellor
Marx cabinet of the Center, BVP, DDP, DVP, 2 term
June
Referendum
Referendum on expropriation of princely families
July
Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung
The Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung is officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth)
Hitler Youth
The Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung is officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). The architect of the re-organisation of the Hitler Youth is Kurt Gruber, a law student and admirer of Hitler
Hitler Youth
The Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung is officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth)
September
German League Council Seat Secured
Germany enters the League of Nations and receives a permanent seat on the Council.
Germany Admitted to League of Nations
Stresemann leads the German delegation as Germany enters the League of Nations with a permanent Council seat.
Germany Joins League
His government secures Germany's admission to the League.
Germany Joins League
Germany enters the League with a Council seat.
League of Nations
Germany joins the League of Nations
League of Nations
Germany enters the League of Nations, the vote is unanimous
Spirit of Locarno Consolidated
Germany's League admission is widely presented as a major consequence of the diplomatic reconciliation achieved at Locarno.
Germany enters League of Nations
Germany enters League of Nations
League of Nations
Germany enters League of Nations
Five-Power Rhineland Pact in Force
The five-power Rhineland Pact becomes operative after Germany joins the League and ratifications are deposited.
Locarno Treaties Enter into Force
The Locarno agreements enter into force after the ratifications are deposited and Germany has joined the League of Nations.
Ratifications Deposited at Geneva
The ratifications of the Locarno Treaty of Mutual Guarantee are deposited at Geneva.
October
Faust
Directs Faust, one of the last major German silent fantasy films.
December
Editor
Takes over the publications of Gregor Strasser including the NS-Briefe
Propaganda
Appointed Propagandist by Hitler, separates him from Gregor Strasser & wins his loyalty
Nobel Peace Award
Wins the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with Aristide Briand.
Nobel Peace Prize for Franco-German Reconciliation
Stresemann shares the 1926 Nobel Peace Prize with Briand for Franco-German reconciliation associated with Locarno.
Nobel Peace Prize Sharing
Shares the Nobel Peace Prize with French statesman Aristide Briand.
Political Support
Resigns after Scheidemann reveals secret support between the German & Russian Armies
Resignation of Philip Scheidemann
The Government falls after Scheidemann exposes links between German & Russian Armies
Resignation of Wihelm Marx
Resigns after Scheidemann reveals secret support between the German & Russian Armies
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