March 1934: Enabling bill
After Hitler was appointed as chancellor, he urged the passing of the Enabling Bill. Hitler mainly wanted this bill passed since it would give him an additional amount of power in Germany and the government.
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August 1934: President Hitler
President Hindenburg died on August 2, 1934
The "Law Concerning the Highest State of the Reich" was established a day before Hindenburg died. This law indicated that when President Hindenburg died, the office would be diminished and the power would then be combined with that of the chancellor.
After Hindenburg died, Hitler...
The "Law Concerning the Highest State of the Reich" was established a day before Hindenburg died. This law indicated that when President Hindenburg died, the office would be diminished and the power would then be combined with that of the chancellor.
After Hindenburg died, Hitler...
- received the title as President of Germany and head of the government
- became the predominant leader of the armed forces
- immediately began to prepare for war
- withdrew from League of Nations
- announced huge expansion of German military