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Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Rise to Power, 1918–1933

Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933. In the months that followed, the Nazis transformed Germany from a democracy into a dictatorship. Hitler and the Nazis’ rise to power was not inevitable. It was the result of many factors, including timing, circumstances, and sheer luck.

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Timeline of Events

Explore a timeline of events that occurred before, during, and after the Holocaust.

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