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My Great-grandfather leaves Germany
My great-grandfather, Rudolf Landau left Germany for America for a new life. He leaves his family behind in Bad Camberg. -
Mein Kampf (My Struggle) Written by Adolph Hitler
Adolf Hitler writes his book, Mein Kampf. He blames the Jews for Germany's failures in World War I. -
Hitler Rises to Power
After WW1, Hitler became angry on how his country reacted, and how weak his government was. He took over the political system by bringing fear and anger to Germany. -
Boycott of all Jewish Business
Hitler calls for the boycott of all Jewish-owned business for one day. -
Jews Removed From Public Service
Jews no longer are illegible for professional civil service from the German government. -
Jews No Longer Citizens
Jews are no longer Citizens of Germany, including "undesirables"'. -
Nuremberg Race Laws
Hitler announces new laws protecting "German blood and German honor". Forbidding marrying or having relations with a Jew. Also, the Nazi flag is now the national flag of Germany. -
Jews No Longer Allowed in the Army
Jews are no longer allowed in the army, and Jewish officers are fired. -
Jewish Children of Berlin are no Longer Allowed in Public Schools
Mayor of Berlin no longer allows Jewish students to attend school, "until further notice". -
Laws of Alteration Of Family
A law banning Jews from changing their names. -
Gun Law
Law banning Jews from owning guns. -
Jews Not Allowed In Spas and Public Baths
Law forbids Jews from entering any sort of spas or baths. -
Jews Property Taken
Jewish business and property were taken and given to non-Jews. Including my great-grandfather's family hardware store in Bad Camberg. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht is the night of broken glass. It was a planned attack on Jewish owned stores across Germany. -
Valuable's of Jews Taken Away
The Decree concerning the Surrender of Precious Metals and Stones in Jewish Ownership requires Jews to turn in gold, silver, diamonds, and other valuables to the state without compensation -
World War II Begins
The Germans invade Poland. World War II begins. -
Jews Evicted
Jews evicted there homes without a reason, or note ahead of time. (I could not find exact date, but I know it was in 1939) -
Final Solution
The Final Solution was created by Hitler and his officers to murder the Jewish population of Europe, as well as many other minorities. Because of this plan, 6 million Jews lost their lives. -
Jews Forced to Wear Star
All jews forced to wear "The Star Of David", with the word "Jude", (Jew) on it. -
USA Enter World War II
The Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. USA enters into World War II. -
Jews No Longer Allowed In Schools
All schools closed to Jewish children, none of them knowing untill the first day of the school year. -
Germans Surrender, V-E Day
The Germans surrender to the Allies, thus ending the European theater of WWII. -
Nuremberg Trials
The site of trials for Nazis after WWII. 12 Nazis put to death.