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Nazi Party

Far-right political party in Germany
Far-right political party in Germany
The Nazi Party, or NSDAP, was active from 1920 to 1945, promoting Nazism. It emerged from nationalist and populist culture, focusing on anti-big business and anti-capitalist rhetoric. The party gained popularity during the Great Depression, emphasizing racial segregation and the Aryan master race. Led by Adolf Hitler, it led to the Holocaust and was declared illegal after World War II.
1920-02-24
DAP becomes NSDAP
On February 24, 1920, the German Workers' Party (DAP) changed its name to the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) and presented its 25-point program at the Hofbräuhaus.
1921-07-28
Adolf Hitler elected Vorsitzender of NSDAP
Adolf Hitler is elected as the chairman of the NSDAP with only one dissenting vote. The Executive Committee of the party is dissolved, and party founder Anton Drexler resigns soon after.
1922-01-12
Adolf Hitler sentenced to three months
On January 12, 1922, Adolf Hitler is sentenced to three months for a disturbance that occurred on September 14, 1921.
1922-06-24
Hitler incarcerated; Walther Rathenau assassinated
On June 24, 1922, Hitler is incarcerated while German Foreign Minister Walther Rathenau is assassinated. Some of those involved are linked to the Organisation Consul.
1922-07-27
Hitler released from incarceration
On July 27, 1922, Hitler is released from incarceration.
1923-01-28
First Parteitage (Nazi Party Day) held in Munich
On January 28, 1923, the first Parteitage (Nazi Party Day) was held in Munich under the slogan Deutschland Erwache (Germany Awake).
1923-02-26
Hitler Putsch trial begins
The trial of Adolf Hitler for his involvement in the failed Beer Hall Putsch begins.
1923-04-01
Hitler sentenced to five-years at Landsberg prison
Adolf Hitler is sentenced to a five-year prison term for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch, during which he writes Mein Kampf with Rudolf Hess.
1923-11-08
Beer Hall Putsch
Adolf Hitler's failed attempt at an armed overthrow of local authorities in Munich, known as the Beer Hall Putsch, took place on November 8, 1923. This event marked a significant setback for the Nazi Party, leading to Hitler's arrest and subsequent trial.
1923-11-09
Beer Hall Putsch
The Beer Hall Putsch was an unsuccessful attempt led by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party to take control of the Bavarian state government in 1923. It aimed to trigger a nationwide insurrection against the Weimar Republic but ultimately failed, resulting in the temporary ban of the Nazi Party and Hitler's imprisonment.
1923-12-20
Hitler released from Landsberg Prison
Adolf Hitler is released from Landsberg Prison after serving a portion of his sentence.
1924-02-01
Hitler's Trial and Imprisonment
Following the Beer Hall Putsch, Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders were arrested and charged with high treason. Hitler used his trial as a platform for propaganda, gaining sympathy and support. Despite being sentenced to five years in prison, he was released after serving only one year.
1925-02-16
Bavaria lifts ban on NSDAP
The ban on the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) is lifted in Bavaria.
1925-02-27
NSDAP is refounded
The National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) is reestablished.
1925-03-09
Bavaria bans Hitler from public speaking
Bavaria prohibits Adolf Hitler from delivering public speeches.
1925-07-18
Vol. 1 of Hitler's Mein Kampf released
The first volume of Adolf Hitler's autobiographical manifesto, Mein Kampf, is published.
1925-11-11
Schutzstaffel (SS) created
The Schutzstaffel (SS) is established as a protective unit for Adolf Hitler.
1927-07-03
Nazi Party 'Re-founding Congress'
The Nazi Party 'Re-founding Congress' took place in Weimar on July 3rd and 4th, aiming to re-establish and strengthen the party's presence and ideology.
1928-03-20
NSDAP gains 2.6% of the vote in Reichstag elections
In the Reichstag elections on March 20th, the NSDAP, led by Hitler, secured 2.6% of the vote, indicating a growing but still relatively minor support for the party.
1929-08-02
Party Day of Composure in Nuremberg
On August 2nd, the 'Party Day of Composure' took place in Nuremberg, likely a significant event showcasing the unity and discipline within the Nazi Party.
1929-10-22
Liberty Law campaign officially begins
The Liberty Law campaign officially began on October 22nd, with the Nazi Party joining a coalition of conservative groups under Hugenberg's leadership to oppose the Young Plan, marking a pivotal moment in the party's political strategy.
1930-09-14
Nazis Gain 6 Million Votes in German Election
In a significant election, the Nazi Party secures 6 million votes in national polling, establishing themselves as the second largest party in Germany.
1931-09-18
Death of Geli Raubal
Geli Raubal, the half-niece of Adolf Hitler, tragically passes away, influencing Hitler's personal life and political decisions.
1931-10-11
Formation of Harzburg Front
The Harzburg Front is established, forming a coalition between DNVP, Stahlhelm, and the Nazi Party, shaping political alliances in Germany.
1932-03-13
Hitler Defeated in German Presidential Election
Adolf Hitler suffers a convincing defeat by Hindenburg in the first round of the German presidential election, impacting the political landscape.
1932-04-13
SA and SS banned by Chancellor Brüning
Chancellor Brüning issues a ban on the SA (Sturmabteilung) and SS (Schutzstaffel) in Germany.
1932-05-30
Chancellor Brüning leaves office
Chancellor Brüning steps down from his position and is succeeded by Franz von Papen.
1932-06-01
Papen cabinet formed
Franz von Papen forms his cabinet after becoming the new Chancellor of Germany.
1932-06-16
Papen lifts ban on SA and SS
Chancellor Papen lifts the ban on the SA and SS in Germany.
1932-07-17
Altona Bloody Sunday
Violent clashes erupt between the police, SA, and Communist Party supporters during the Altona Bloody Sunday incident.
1932-07-20
Preußenschlag
Franz von Papen uses an emergency decree to dissolve the Prussian government led by Otto Braun and takes over as Reichskommissar.
1932-07-31
Reichstag election: Nazi Party gains majority
The Nazi Party secures a significant victory in the Reichstag election, becoming the largest party with 13.7 million votes and 230 seats.
1932-08-09
Murder of Konrad Piecuch
Konrad Piecuch, a Polish communist activist involved in uprisings against German rule, is murdered by the SA in Germany, with Hitler defending the perpetrators in the press.
1932-11-06
Reichstag election: Nazi Party loses ground
In the Reichstag election, the Nazi Party experiences a decline in support, receiving 11.7 million votes and 196 seats.
1933-01-30
Adolf Hitler appointed as German Chancellor
Adolf Hitler became the German Chancellor on January 30, 1933, marking the beginning of the Nazi regime's rise to power.
1933-02-28
Hitler awarded emergency powers under the Reichstag Fire Decree
On February 28, 1933, Hitler was granted emergency powers through the Reichstag Fire Decree, marking the beginning of the Nazis' totalitarian control over Germany and the suppression of opposition parties.
1933-03-05
Reichstag Election results in slim majority for Hitler's coalition
The Reichstag Election on March 5, 1933, resulted in a slim majority for Hitler's coalition, although the Nazi Party itself did not secure a majority. The party received 17.2 million votes (43.9%) and won 288 seats.
1933-03-09
Heinrich Himmler becomes Police President in Munich
On March 9, 1933, Heinrich Himmler assumed the position of Police President in Munich, a role that would later see him rise to prominence within the Nazi regime as the head of the SS.
1933-03-13
Nazi Rise to Power in Frankfurt
The Nazis raised a swastika flag on top of the Frankfurt am Main city hall after winning the municipal elections, marking their ascent to power in the city.
1933-03-13
Joseph Goebbels named Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda
Joseph Goebbels was appointed as the Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda on March 13, 1933, a position through which he would wield significant influence in shaping Nazi propaganda and ideology.
1933-03-16
Hjalmar Schacht becomes President of the Reichsbank
Hjalmar Schacht took over the role of President of the Reichsbank on March 16, 1933, succeeding Hans Luther. His tenure would be marked by economic policies that supported the Nazi regime's goals.
1933-03-17
Sepp Dietrich assumes command of Hitler's bodyguard
On March 17, 1933, Sepp Dietrich took command of Hitler's personal bodyguard, the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, solidifying his position within the inner circle of the Nazi leadership.
1933-03-22
Dachau concentration camp opens
The Dachau concentration camp was opened on March 22, 1933, marking the beginning of a system of brutal repression and persecution under the Nazi regime. It became one of the first concentration camps established by the Nazis.
1933-04-01
Anti-Jewish Boycott
Members of the Nazi Party and its affiliated organizations organize a nationwide boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Germany.
1933-12-01
Enactment of Law to Secure the Unity of Party and State
The Law to Secure the Unity of Party and State was enacted, making the Nazi Party a public corporation. It established Party courts as official legal institutions of the State and considered any crime against the Party as a crime against the State.
1934-01-30
Abolishment of Landtage by Law on the Reconstruction of the Reich
The Law on the Reconstruction of the Reich formally abolished the Landtage of the German states, transferring states' sovereignty to the Reich and effectively ending federalism in Germany.
1934-02-14
Abolishment of Reichsrat by Law on the Abolition of the Reichsrat
The Law on the Abolition of the Reichsrat formally abolished the Reichsrat, the upper house of the German parliament, consolidating power within the Reich government.
1934-04-11
Pact of the Deutschland
Hitler convinced top army and navy officials to support his bid to succeed Hindenburg as president by promising to reduce the SA and expand the regular army and navy.
1934-06-30
Night of the Long Knives
In 1934, Hitler's regime carried out a purge known as the 'Night of the Long Knives', where the paramilitary storm troopers were suppressed. This event was seen as a move to establish law and order and was supported by the German middle class.
1938-03-12
Nazi Territorial Aggression: The Anschluss
The Anschluss refers to the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938, violating the Treaty of Versailles. This event marked a significant step in Adolf Hitler's expansionist policies.
1938-10-05
German Jews' Passports Declared Invalid
In October 1938, the Reich Ministry of the Interior declared all German passports held by Jews invalid. Jews were required to surrender their old passports and have the letter 'J' stamped on them to make them valid.
1938-11-09
Kristallnacht
On November 9, 1938, a nationwide pogrom known as Kristallnacht took place where members of the Nazi Party and other Nazi formations carried out violent attacks against Jews, including burning synagogues, looting Jewish properties, and causing the death of at least 91 Jews.
1939-09-01
Germany Invades Poland
On September 1, 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, leading to the outbreak of World War II. This event triggered declarations of war from Great Britain and France against Germany.
2024-03-16
Germany's Bundesbank Confronts Dark Nazi Origins
Germany's Bundesbank is addressing its troubling Nazi past, likely involving collaboration or support for the regime during World War II.
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