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Nazi supporters at a campaign rally in Waldenburg, Germany. In a speech, Hitler attacks the Weimar Republic and pledges to dissolve the parliamentary system.
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Roosevelt wins the most votes in the American presidential elections.
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The Nazi Party assumes control of the German state
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Adolf Hitler becomes President of Germany.
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Hitler becomes the absolute dictator of Germany
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The Nazi dictatorship camouflages its racist, militaristic character while hosting the Summer Olympics.
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Owens' victory in the 100-meter dash is the first of four gold medals he wins at the 1936 Olympic games.
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On March 11–13, 1938, German troops invade Austria and incorporate Austria into the German Reich in what is known as the Anschluss.