Events in History Before 1933

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

This assassination brought the beginning of the massive armed conflict in Europe (now known as the First World War).

Treaty of Versailles Presented to German Delegation

May 7, 1919

The "War Guilt Clause" of the Versailles Treaty forces Germany to accept responsibility for initiating World War I.

Adolf Hitler Issues Comment on the "Jewish Question"

Feb 16, 1920

Hitler issues his first written comment on the so-called Jewish Question.

Nazi Party Platform

Feb 24, 1920

Adolf Hitler presents a 25-point plan at a Nazi Party meeting.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 9, 1923

Hitler and the Nazi Party attempt to overthrow the Weimar Republic.

Adolf Hitler Becomes Leader of the Reestablished Nazi Party

Feb 27, 1925

Recently released from prison after serving 9 months for treason, Adolf Hitler declares the reformulation of the Nazi Party (NSDAP) with himself as leader. He makes the declaration at the Munich beer hall where the aborted coup of 1923 began.

Anne Frank Born

Jun 12, 1929

Annelies Marie Frank, born on June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, has become a symbol for the lost promise of the children who died in the Holocaust.

Hitler Campaign Speech

Jul 22, 1932

Nazi supporters at a campaign rally in Waldenburg, Germany. In a speech, Hitler attacks the Weimar Republic and pledges to dissolve the parliamentary system.