Historical Events tagged with "adolf hitler"

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Politics & Government

Founding of the Nazi Party in Munich

February 24th, 1920 105 years ago

In February 1920, Adolf Hitler officially founded the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) in the Hofbräuhaus beer hall in Munich, Germany. During a rally, Hitler articulated the party's platform, which included intense nationalism, anti-Semitism, and a rejection of the Treaty of Versailles. The venue was symbolic, attracting a crowd of about 2,000 people, many of whom were already members of the German Workers' Party (DAP). This relaunch aimed to unify various nationalist factions under a single political entity and marked the beginning of a new political force in German politics.

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Politics & Government

Adolf Hitler's First Public Address

October 16th, 1919 105 years ago

Adolf Hitler delivered his first public address to the German Workers' Party in Munich, captivating the audience with his fervent nationalism and ideas. The meeting was pivotal for Hitler, who began to establish his public speaking skills and political ideology. His persuasive oratory resonated with many disillusioned Germans in the post-World War I environment, laying the groundwork for his later rise in the Nazi Party.

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Politics & Government

Founding of the German Workers' Party in Munich

January 5th, 1919 106 years ago

The German Workers' Party was established in Munich by a group that included Anton Drexler and other political activists seeking to address economic hardship in post-World War I Germany. Initially focusing on nationalist and anti-Semitic themes, the party aimed to attract the struggling working class. Its formation marked the beginning of a political movement that would evolve into a significant force in German politics, ultimately leading to the rise of the Nazi Party under Adolf Hitler.

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