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Adolf Hitler. Rise to Power
Rise to Power
This timeline details the key events in Hitler's rise to power in Germany.
8 November 1923
Beer Hall Putsch
Hitler and the SA attempted a coup in Munich, which failed, leading to Hitler's imprisonment.
1924
Release from Prison
Hitler was released from prison after serving just over a year of his sentence and began to rebuild the Nazi Party.
1926
Reorganization of the Nazi Party
Hitler reorganized the Nazi Party, establishing the Hitler Youth and solidifying his leadership.
1932
Election Campaigns
The Nazi Party gained significant support in the elections, but no party held a majority. Hitler was appointed Chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg.
30 January 1933
Appointment as Chancellor
Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Paul von Hindenburg.
2 August 1934
Becoming Führer
After the death of President Hindenburg, Hitler combined the offices of Chancellor and President, becoming the Führer of Germany.
