25 February 1932CitizenshipAdolf Hitler
Hitler is granted German citizenship
Historical records for Germany in 1932, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Hitler is granted German citizenship
Wins 49.6% to Hitler's 30.1% of votes during the 1st round of the elections
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
Presidential elections 1st round, Hindenburg wins 49.6% to Hitler's 30.1% of the votes
Becomes a member of the German Academy of Natural Scientists Leopoldina.
2nd round presidential elections, wins 53% to Hitler's 36.8%
Wins 13.42 million votes, Hindenburg wins 19.36 million votes. Presidential elections, 2nd round
Agrees a Presidential Cabinet of Hindenburgs choosing & dissolution of the Reichstag. Agrees a deal with the Nazis to lift the ban on the SA
Directs Kuhle Wampe, a politically engaged Weimar film.
Forced to resign by Hindenburg. Bruning resigns after no longer having Hindenburgs support
Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Forms the Cabinet of National Concentration
Appointed Minister of Finance, 1st term
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
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
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
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
Otto Braun his Social Democratic Administration are deposed by Chancellor Papen
Ends any prospect of a democratic election
Ends any prospect of a democratic election. Deposes the Prussian Government & appoints himself Reich Commissioner for Prussia
During the 7th elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 196 out of 584 seats.
Durung the sixth elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 230 out of 608 seats.
The Nazis win 230 of 608 seats in the Reichstag & double their strength.
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.
The height of Nazi electoral success under free elections.
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
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
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
Since most parties opposed the new Government, von Papen had the Reichstag dissolved and calls for new elections
Since most parties opposed the new Government, von Papen had the Reichstag dissolved and calls for new elections
The emergency decrees carried fail to help the Papen plan stimulate the economy. Loses a vote of confidence in the Reichstag
Hitler refuses to serve as Franz von Papens vice Chancellor
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
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
Hitler refuses to serve as Franz von Papens vice Chancellor
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
Assumes the position of supreme SA leader
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
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
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
Unable to win a majority in the Reichstag
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
Hindenburg urges Papens resignation
The KPD wins 100 deputies
Schleicher hopes to attain a majority in the Reichstag by forming a so-called Querfront, meaning "cross-front," whereby he would unify Germany's fractious special interests around a non-parliamentary, authoritarian but participatory regime. Appointed Chancellor of Germany
The Nazis lose 40% of their vote, it looks as though they cannot be voted into power
Schleicher hopes to attain a majority in the Reichstag by forming a so-called Querfront, meaning "cross-front," whereby he would unify Germany's fractious special interests around a non-parliamentary, authoritarian but participatory regime
Resigns after Schleicher deserts Papen because of his reactionary policies. Papen resigns after a failure to pass his plans for a "new state"
Deserts Papen & asks for Hindenburg to force his resignation
At the Conference in Lausanne the major powers acknowledge Germany's equal rights in (re)armament
Captain Konrad Patzig, is named chief of the Abwehr, despite the fact that it was staffed largely by Army officers
Forms the "Cabinet of Barons", 4 Barons & a Count without majority Reichstag support
Von Papen is closely associated with the industrialist and land-owning classes and pursued an extreme Conservative policy along Hindenburgs lines. Uses Schleichers list which includes 5 members of the nobility. Hindenburg tells Papen to form a Government "above parties". Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Tries to split the NAZIs by appointing Strasser as his Vice Chancellor
Appointed Commander of Group I in Berlin
Appointed Commander of the 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Infantry Regiment
Declares martial law ending the resistance of the left & overthrowing democracy
Death of Eduard Bernstein
Appointed Deputy Fuhrer to Hitler
Demands equality of rights in disarmament negotiations.
With Willem de Sitter, proposes a simple expanding cosmological model with zero cosmological constant.
Organizes Hitler's campaigns for the Presidency & for Nazi seats in the Reichstag
Cannot win a majority & demands to be Chancellor of a Presidential Government
The KPD wins 100 deputies. The "social fascism" policy scuttles any possibility of a united front with the SPD against the rising power of the Nazis. In the presidential elections Th„lmann takes 13.2% of the vote, compared to Hitler's 30.1%
Appointed Cabinet Minister in Papens "Cabinet of Barons"
Accepts appointment to the newly founded Institute for Advanced Study.
Identifies methane and ammonia absorption in spectra of Jupiter and other giant planets.
Publication of "Kleiner Mann, Was Nun?"
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel
Declares martial law ending the resistance of the left & overthrowing democracy
Appointed Minister of Finance, 1st term
Hindenburg offers Hitler the Chancellorship under certain preconditions
Appointed President of the Reichstag after the Nazis become the largest Party
Appointed President of Germany, 2nd term
Schleicher & Roehm want to merge the SA & Army but Hitler is opposed
Introduces the Youth Training Programme, Reichskuratorium
The "social fascism" policy scuttles any possibility of a united front with the SPD against the rising power of the Nazis
"The entire Natinal Socialist agitation is a constant appeal to the swine in man"
Appointed Member of SS motorized division
Von Papen lifts the ban on the SA, imposed after the street riots, in an unsuccessful attempt to secure the backing of Hitler. Roehm advises resistance to this but Hitler insists on acceptance. Hitler's private armies are banned
Braun attempts suicide by shooting herself in the neck
Jodl transfers to the Truppenamt in Berlin and works in its operations department under Ludwig Beck.
Von Papen is closely associated with the industrialist and land-owning classes and pursued an extreme Conservative policy along Hindenburgs lines
Introduces the Youth Training Programme, Reichskuratorium
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