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Bela Weichherz Diary Entry
bela weichherz diary was about his daughter that began in 1929 when his daughter was born. -
Hitler Abolishes the Office of President
Hitler abolishes the office of President and becomes the absolute dictator of Germany; there are no legal or constitutional limits to his authority -
Hitler Abolishes the Office of President
The German government bans all organizations of the Jehovah's Witness Christian denomination. -
Jesse Owens Competes in Olympic Games
Owens' victory in the 100-meter dash is the first of four gold medals he wins at the 1936 Olympic games. -
Buchenwald Concentration Camp Opens
Buchenwald becomes one of the largest concentration camps established within the old German borders of 1937. -
Helen Baker Diary Entry
An American woman describes what she witnessed as Hitler entered Vienna. -
St. Louis Sets Sail
The St. Louis, carrying Jews fleeing from Nazi Germany, departs for Havana, Cuba. -
German Invasion of Poland
Germany invades Poland, initiating World War II in Europe.