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Explore the impact of antisemitic laws during the Third Reich era and their significance today. Reflect on the role of law in society, focusing on events like the 1932 German Presidential Election and Hindenburg's appointment of Hitler. Discover current connections and implications for laws in your region.
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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?