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Nazi seizure of power

January 30, 1933 · Berlin

President Paul von Hindenburg appoints Adolf Hitler as Chancellor of Germany (Machtergreifung). The Nazis consolidate power over the following months.

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Key people

Adolf Hitler appointed Chancellor by Hindenburg · Axis Paul von Hindenburg appointed Hitler chancellor · Axis Franz von Papen pressed Hindenburg to appoint Hitler; vice-chancellor

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