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On August 2nd, Paul von Hindenberg, hero of the First World War, died. Upon his death, the presidency was left vacant. In his absence, Adolf Hitler, until then the Chancellor of Germany, was able to abolish the positions of President and Chancellor and merge their powers into that of Fuhrer of Germany. After Hitler becameContinue reading “August 2nd in German History: Adolf Hitler Becomes Fuhrer of Germany After the Death of Hindenberg”