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Hitler moves to Vienna
His impoverishment and residence in homeless shelters began the following year after he had squandered a generous inheritance. Hitler lives in Vienna until May 1913. -
The Nazi Party
The National Socialist German Worker’s Party, also known as the Nazi Party, was the far-right racist and antisemitic political party led by Adolf Hitler. -
Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany
The Nazi Party comes to power with the appointment of Adolf Hitler as Chancellor. -
Hitler Comes to Power
Hitler rose to power during a time of economic and political instability in Germany. Learn more about how and when Hitler came to power -
German Military Oaths
In Nazi Germany, German military personnel swore an oath directly to Adolf Hitler. Learn about the oath and its impact -
Kristallnacht
On November 9–10, 1938, the Nazi regime coordinated a wave of antisemitic violence. This became known as Kristallnacht or the "Night of Broken Glass." -
Auschwitz
The Auschwitz camp system, located in German-occupied Poland, was a complex of 3 camps, including a killing center. Learn about the history of Auschwitz. -
Hitler commits suicide
April 30, 1945. On this date, Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his Berlin bunker.
