Election
Hitler makes a speech on the "Day of the Awekening Nation"
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1933 in Germany — Page 3
Explore 333 historical events and records for Germany in 1933.
Historical records for Germany in 1933
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March
Election Propaganda
Directs propaganda during the Reichstag election, presenting the Nazi campaign as a defence against Marxism and national collapse.
Reichstag Election
Fails to win an outright Nazi majority, but uses coalition support and repression to move toward dictatorial authority.
Reichstag Fire
With Communist electoral participation also suppressed (the Communists had previously polled 17% of the vote), the Nazis are able to increase their share of the vote in the March 5, 1933 Reichstag elections from 33% to 44%
Speech
Hitler makes a speech on the "Day of the Awekening Nation"
Constitution of Germany
On the orders of Hitler and Wilhelm Frick abolishes the Government of Bavaria and sets up a Nazi regime
Coup
Under Hitler's orders von Epp sets up a Nazi regime in Bavaria
Coup
Under Hitler's orders von Epp sets up a Nazi regime in Bavaria
Coup
Under Hitler's orders von Epp sets up a Nazi regime in Bavaria
Rule of Bavaria
On the orders of Hitler and Wilhelm Frick abolishes the Government of Bavaria and sets up a Nazi regime
Minister of Propaganda
Appointed Minister of Propaganda & Enlightenment, given control of the media & arts
Propaganda Ministry
Is appointed Reich Minister for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, centralising Nazi control over political messaging, press, radio and culture.
President of Germany
Appointed President of the Reichsbank, 2nd term
Dachau Concentration Camp
Announces the establishment of Dachau as a concentration camp for political prisoners near Munich.
Concentration Camps
1st concentration camp is opened at Oranienburg outside Berlin
Constitution of Germany
"The day of Potsdam", Parliament is deprived of its powers
Day of Potsdam
Attends the Potsdam ceremony with Hitler, symbolising conservative acceptance of the new Nazi-led Government.
Day of Potsdam
Uses the Potsdam ceremony to associate the Nazi Government with conservative, military and Prussian traditions.
Economy of Germany
The "battle for work" begins
Reichstag
A ceremony in the Potsdam Garrison Church marks the opening of the Reichstag
Reichstag
The ceremonial opening of the 1st NSDAP Parliament, held at the Garrison Church. Opened on the same day Bismarck opened the 1st Reichstag of the 2nd Reich in 1871
Dachau
Opens Dachau Concentration Camp for communists & other "political undesireables"
Constitution of Germany
The Centre Party votes for the Enabling Law, the "legal" basis of dictatorship. Legislative power is transferred to the executive. All political parties other than the NSDAP are banned. A dictatorship in all but name is established
Constitution of Germany
441 in the Reichstag vote for the Enabling Bill, only 94 against
Constitution of Germany
The title of Fuhrer and Chancellor is soon understood to mean Head of State & Head of Government & given by propaganda the title of Fuhrer des deutschen Reiches und Volkes (Leader of the German Reich and People), the name the soldiers had to swear
Constitution of Germany
The title of Reichspresident however was not taken by Hitler; instead, he wanted to let his title remain Fuhrer und Reichskanzler, for respect of Hindenburgs achievements as a WWI hero who became Germany's President.
Constitution of Germany
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Enabling Act
Opposes the Enabling Act with the Social Democrats, rejecting the transfer of legislative power to Hitler's cabinet.
Enabling Act
Votes with the Centre Party for the Enabling Act, a decision later criticised as helping destroy parliamentary government.
Enabling Act
Represents the armed Nazi presence around Hitler as the Enabling Act is passed under conditions of coercion.
Enabling Act
Supports the Enabling Act as Interior Minister, giving the cabinet authority to override ordinary constitutional safeguards.
Enabling Act
Promotes the Enabling Act as a national rescue measure while Nazi propaganda attacks Marxists and parliamentary opposition.
Enabling Act
Uses control of Prussian police and auxiliary forces to reinforce Nazi dominance before the Enabling Act vote.
Enabling Act
Presides over the Reichstag session in the Kroll Opera House while SA and SS pressure surrounds the vote on the Enabling Act.
Enabling Act
Serves as Justice Minister as the Enabling Act enables laws that bypass normal constitutional and parliamentary limits.
Enabling Act
Votes for the Enabling Act with his party delegation, a decision he later regarded as a grave political mistake.
Enabling Act
Benefits from the emergency atmosphere surrounding the Enabling Act as SS and police power expand under Nazi rule.
Enabling Act
Presents the Enabling Act to the Reichstag as a law to remove distress from people and Reich, demanding cabinet power to legislate without Parliament.
Enabling Act
Promises that the Government will respect the churches and states, using reassurance to win conservative and Centre Party support for the Enabling Act.
Enabling Act
Votes against the Enabling Act as part of the Social Democratic opposition to Hitler's dictatorship.
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