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Aryans
In all German schools it is officially taught that "non-Aryans" are racially inferior. Jewish children are prohibited from participating in "Aryan" sports clubs, school orchestras, and other extracurricular activities. Jewish children are banned from playgrounds, swimming pools, and parks in many German cities and towns. -
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The Halocaust
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new chancler of Germany
Adolf Hitler is appointed chancellor of Germany. -
Dachau is created
The first concentration camp is established in Nazi Germany at Dachau. The first prisoners are political opponents. -
boycott in germany
A nationwide boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Germany is carried out under Nazi leadership. -
law against overcrouding
The law against "overcrowding in German schools and universities" is adopted, restricting the number of Jewish children allowed to attend. Children of war veterans and those with one non-Jewish parent are initially exempted. -
hitler becomes president
Adolph Hitler declares himself president and chancellor of the Third Reich after the death of Paul von Hindenburg. -
No Jews
"No Jews" signs and notices are posted outside German towns and villages, and outside shops and restaurants -
No jewish doctors
Jewish doctors are no longer permitted to practice in government institutions in Germany. -
german olympic games
The Olympic Games take place in Berlin. Anti-Jewish signs (i.e., "Jews Not Welcome") are removed until the Games are completed. -
limited passports
Jews can obtain passports for travel outside of Germany only in special cases. -
refugee policie
Representatives from thirty-two countries meet at Evian, France, to discuss refugee policies. Most of the countries refuse to let in more Jewish refugees. -
no jewish students
All Jewish children are expelled from German schools and can attend only separate Jewish schools. -
no jews in streets
Decrees ban Jews from public streets on certain days; Jews are forbidden drivers' licenses and car registrations. -
Lódz ghetto
Approximately 164,000 Polish Jews are concentrated and imprisoned in the Lódz ghetto which is established and sealed off from the outside world. -
Germany surrenders
Germany surrenders and war in Europe is ended.
