Citizenship
Hitler is granted German citizenship
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1932 in Germany
Explore 91 historical events and records for Germany in 1932.
Historical records for Germany in 1932
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February
March
Election
Wins 49.6% to Hitler's 30.1% of votes during the 1st round of the elections
Election
Presidential elections 1st round, Hindenburg wins 49.6% to Hitler's 30.1% of the votes. Hindenburg wins 1st round of Presidential election with 18.65 million votes. Hindenburg is just 0.4% short of a majority
Party Fuhrer
Presidential elections 1st round, Hindenburg wins 49.6% to Hitler's 30.1% of the votes
April
Election
2nd round presidential elections, wins 53% to Hitler's 36.8%
Election
Wins 13.42 million votes, Hindenburg wins 19.36 million votes. Presidential elections, 2nd round
May
Alliance Kurt von Schleicher and the Nazis
Agrees a Presidential Cabinet of Hindenburgs choosing & dissolution of the Reichstag. Agrees a deal with the Nazis to lift the ban on the SA
Kuhle Wampe
Directs Kuhle Wampe, a politically engaged Weimar film.
Resignation of Heinrich Bruening
Forced to resign by Hindenburg. Bruning resigns after no longer having Hindenburgs support
June
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Germany
National Concentration
Forms the Cabinet of National Concentration
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance, 1st term
First German Championship Final Triumph
Oskar Rohr scores as Bayern defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to claim their first German national football championship.
Sturmabteilung (SA)
Von Papen lifts the ban on the SA, imposed after the street riots, in an unsuccessful attempt to secure the backing of Hitler. Papen lifts the ban on the SA, in accordance with his promise to Schleicher
July
Conference of Lausanne
At the Conference in Lausanne reparations are fixed on a final sum of 3 billion Goldmarks, this gives a total of paid reparations of 53 Billion Goldmarks
Reparations
At the Conference in Lausanne reparations are fixed on a final sum of 3 billion Goldmarks, this gives a total of paid reparations of 53 Billion Goldmarks
Dismissal
The SPD-led Prussian Government in Berlin, headed by Otto Braun, is ousted by Franz von Papen, the new Chancellor, by means of a Presidential decree, proves to be a significant factor contributing to the downfall of the Weimar Republic. Otto Braun his Social Democratic Administration are deposed by Chancellor Papen
Dismissal
Otto Braun his Social Democratic Administration are deposed by Chancellor Papen
Election
Ends any prospect of a democratic election
Reich Commissioner
Ends any prospect of a democratic election. Deposes the Prussian Government & appoints himself Reich Commissioner for Prussia
Election
During the 7th elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 196 out of 584 seats.
Election
Durung the sixth elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 230 out of 608 seats.
Election
The Nazis win 230 of 608 seats in the Reichstag & double their strength.
Election
The general elections yield major gains for the KPD and the Nazis, who win 37.2% of the vote, supplanting the Social Democrats as the largest party in the Reichstag.
Election
The height of Nazi electoral success under free elections.
Election
The general elections yield major gains for the KPD and the Nazis, who win 37.2% of the vote, supplanting the Social Democrats as the largest party in the Reichstag. Supports Hindenburg during the Presidential elections rather than his own party
Party Fuhrer
Durung the sixth elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 230 out of 608 seats. During the 7th elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 196 out of 584 seats
Reichstag
The general elections yield major gains for the KPD and the Nazis, who win 37.2% of the vote, supplanting the Social Democrats as the largest party in the Reichstag
Election
Since most parties opposed the new Government, von Papen had the Reichstag dissolved and calls for new elections
Reichstag
Since most parties opposed the new Government, von Papen had the Reichstag dissolved and calls for new elections
Vote of Confidence
The emergency decrees carried fail to help the Papen plan stimulate the economy. Loses a vote of confidence in the Reichstag
August
Cabinet
Hitler refuses to serve as Franz von Papens vice Chancellor
Cabinet
Hitler refuses to serve as Franz von Papens vice Chancellor. Appoints as Reichswehr Minister Kurt von Schleicher and all of the members of the new cabinet are of the same political opinion as Hindenberg
Election
There is still no majority in the Reichstag for any Government, as a result, the Reichstag is dissolved and elections take place once more in the hope that a stable majority would result. Hitler refuses a ministry under Papen, and demands the Chancellorship for himself, but is rejected by Hindenburg
National Concentration
Hitler refuses to serve as Franz von Papens vice Chancellor
Reichstag
There is still no majority in the Reichstag for any Government, as a result, the Reichstag is dissolved and elections take place once more in the hope that a stable majority would result
Weimar Republic
Hitler refuses a ministry under Papen, and demands the Chancellorship for himself, but is rejected by Hindenburg
September
Party Fuhrer
Assumes the position of supreme SA leader
November
Chancellor
Elections yield 33.1% for the Nazis, dropping 2 million voters, Franz von Papen steps down, and is succeeded by General Kurt von Schleicher as Reichskanzler
Election
Refuses to join a coalition. Elections yield 33.1% for the Nazis, dropping 2 million voters, Franz von Papen steps down, and is succeeded by General Kurt von Schleicher as Reichskanzler. Elections are held in which the NSDAP vote falls from 230 to 196 seats
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