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Places of Remembrance . Antisemitic Legislation During the Third Reich and its Relevance Today. What is the role of a law in society?. Bavarian Quarter, Berlin, 1920. 1932 German Presidential Election. New York Times - 11 April 1932. Paul von Hindenburg.
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Places of Remembrance Antisemitic Legislation During the Third Reich and its Relevance Today
1932 German Presidential Election New York Times - 11 April 1932 Paul von Hindenburg
Adolf Hitler Appointed Chancellor of GermanyJanuary 30, 1933 Adolf Hitler shakes the hand of President Paul von Hindenburg
Death of Paul von Hindenburg • August 2, 1934: • President Paul von Hindenburg dies • August 19, 1934: • Adolf Hitler abolishes the office of President and declares himself “Führer of the German Reich and People”
Places of Remembrance RenataStih FriederSchnock Bavarian Quarter, Berlin PoR video
Current Connections • Do any of these laws remind you of other events in history or in the present day? • What are some laws that have been passed in the United States or in your region/city/state recently? Who is most affected by these laws? Who benefits most from these laws? • Who is involved in passing laws in the United States or your region/city/state today. Who is affected most by these laws? Who benefits from these laws?
What steps could you take if you knew lawmakers were considering passing a law you disagreed with today? • What steps could you take if lawmakers passed a law that was oppressive, discriminatory, or that you disagreed with today?