In 1930, Germany also experienced the pain caused by the Great Depression. Farmers, workers, students, patriots, racists, and middle-class citizens!
The economic crisis brought an immediate halt to Germany's remarkable recovery. By the end of the summer, the number of unemployed people in Germany had reached 3 million, and Chancellor Bruning's economic policy of reducing spending made matters worse.
Hitler saw very clearly that an urgent situation had finally arisen that would enable him to take political control of Germany. His appeal to the workers was expressed in revolutionary terms.
"German workers, wake up! Break your chains!"
To the farmers, Hitler proposed adjusting taxes and import tariffs. The middle and lower classes without trade unions to support them got hope; the middle class who were ashamed of poverty got self-esteem. To the idealism of young people inside and outside universities What Hitler gave us was: an ideal new world.
Although the number of young idealists is small, they are Hitler's future high-spirited and loyal cadres.
When Hitler preached against materialism and selfishness, promising to establish social unity and the vanguard of a crusade to realize socialism and keep Germany eternally young, they were all fascinated.
They believed that Hitler would create a truly socialist regime; they roamed the streets of big cities, chanting slogans they shared with their communist opponents: "Freedom! Work! Bread!"
The rising generation senses that things are moving forward and that the terrible stagnation is over.
This was the time to appeal to the majority of young idealists, and Hitler was the only politician who could understand the power of this appeal.
Many intellectuals, celebrities, and even the royal family were attracted by him. That spring, the Kaiser's child August.
Wilhelm wrote a letter to his dear comrade Hitler... "from the bottom of his heart" to tell him that he had just been admitted to the party. "This was a moment when I was deeply moved, and I naturally thought of you and expressed my gratitude to you." Allegiance.”
The prince was afraid of spreading the news; his change also affected Feili.
Feng.
Prince Hessen - nephew of the Kaiser... grandson of Queen Victoria. The latter also turned to support Hitler.
In 1930, Hitler also brought something new to the Germans - a feeling of unity.
He welcomes everyone to join the expedition without class boundaries; the only condition is that he must voluntarily follow Hitler and fight to the death in the battle against the Jews and Red elements, in the struggle for living space and German interests... until the end One breath.*.
That summer, Hitler worked tirelessly and traveled extensively to implement his all-encompassing plan. In the last six weeks, he delivered 20 important speeches.
Hitler was a born politician. He discovered that being with the masses, shaking hands with people...kissing babies on the cheek, bowing to women, was not only natural...but also inspiring.
He dined more often with working-class or lower-middle-class followers than with the upper classes, and his egalitarian attitude appealed to petty clerks, small businessmen, and laborers alike.
In order to get close to each kind of people, although Hitler used the method of sending letters separately, he never forgot the lesson he learned in Landsberg: he must win over the masses.
In this matter, it can be said that Germany has never been so susceptible to this temptation in the world. Goebbels organized 6,000 rallies. In halls, under tents that could accommodate ten thousand people, in the open air. There were also torchlight parades;
Whether in cities or villages, eye-catching red slogans are plastered everywhere. The newspapers published by the Nazis often published special issues on a certain movement...and millions of copies were printed at one time, which was overwhelming throughout Germany; if they could not be sold,
, they distributed it for free.
In his last instruction to the workers on the morning of the election, Goebbels gave them advice on how to manipulate the election. Although it was ridiculous, it was feasible advice.
"Do it jokingly...do it seriously! Treat your dear colleagues the way people usually treat them! Goad them, make them angry, and then lead them by the nose!"
On that day, long queues filled the polling stations across the country. The total number of votes cast was 35 million; 4 million more than in 1928. Hitler arrived at the election center in Munich in the afternoon. He was greeted by the Nazi Party publisher Adolf.
Miller.
Miller said excitedly: "We won! We can get 66 seats!"
The increase was certainly staggering compared to the 54 seats they had held since 1928, but Hitler said the number could be higher if the German people had thought correctly.
What amazed the National Socialists was a sickening shock to their opponents.
In order to avoid errors, officials checked the votes again and again, and only after they were correct did they announce that the Nazis had won, accounting for more than 18% of the total votes. In less than two years, Hitler's party had won the vote.
With 810,000 members, it became the second largest party in the empire.
After declaring Hitler politically dead, the Social Democrats mistakenly focused their struggle on the Red Separatists. The Social Democrats also achieved a great victory, while the Social Democrats lost 60,000 votes. This situation shows that
, Hitler's victory came at the expense of the middle-class parties.
The largest increase in Nazi votes came from farmers and the lower-middle class in rural areas, as well as from the Protestant areas in northern Germany. There were also a lot of votes among Catholics. Before the Beer Hall Uprising, Hitler was almost all among traitors and was awakening.
to win votes among the desperate and the desperate.
Now he has the support of people who hope he can bring them better days. It was Hitler's elastic appeal and his powerful speeches that attracted voters, but it was the party's effectiveness that brought them to the polls.
It can support the tireless work of thousands of branch leaders and branch foremen in the organization.
Hitler once swore to the revolutionaries in the party that once he gained power, he would establish a national socialist court. "At that time, the revenge of the November Revolution of 1918 will be avenged, and the heads will fall!"
Hitler once again showed his political flexibility, satisfying citizens and revolutionaries almost at the same time; to the former, he promised a peaceful wish, and to the latter bloody revenge.
The effect of his speech extended far beyond Germany, as he was the spokesman for Germany's second largest party and his inflammatory remarks about the Treaty of Versailles were no longer the meaningless high-pitches of a politician.
A few days later, Hitler changed his tune. He told a London Times reporter that he would operate strictly within legal limits.
Two weeks later, on October 13, 107 Nazi representatives wearing brown shirts filed into the Congress to participate in the opening ceremony. When their names were called, everyone answered loudly: "Yes! Heil Hitler!"
Hitler later attended a meeting of party leaders in the north.
This meeting was very important to the party, and only party governors and SA leaders were allowed to attend. The meeting was a success, and it marked the end of the party's reorganization.
“Our party...” he said a few days later, “is united today, and the local governors and political leaders instinctively made the right decision.” One of the results of the meeting was that the party removed “all the slackers, corrupt elements and rubbish.”
"Cleaned out.
It streamlined the party organization, consolidated the party system, and strengthened Hitler's personal power.
After the internal affairs were sorted out, Hitler was free to devote himself to national political activities. Through Kurt, one of President Hindenburg's closest advisers.
Feng.
Under the arrangement of General Schleicher, Hitler met with the "Old Man".
In front of Hindenburg, Hitler seemed at a loss. Hindenburg was six feet five inches tall and had a loud and deep voice. He was an unstoppable figure. Hitler's lengthy speech made the field marshal very angry. It is said that he later told Schleicher
Complained that Hitler was a weirdo and could never be Prime Minister, and that the highest position he could hold was that of Minister of Posts and Telecommunications.
Although the meeting was disappointing, Schleicher still had hope in Hitler.
What impressed him was not only the achievements of the head of state in the recent election, but also his nationalist program. "He is an interesting character with extraordinary eloquence." This is his evaluation of Hitler. "
According to his plan, he ascended to heaven. To keep him grounded, you have to hold on to his coattails."
Schleicher - in German, it means "conspirator". He is a character who is good at adapting to changes, but his enthusiasm may lead him into a deep pool. He secretly believes that he has the ability to influence any corporal in the past!
Hitler was accustomed to being underestimated. The government's failure to deal with the growing unemployment problem sobered many Germans, and Hitler spent the next few months building a base of popular support among these people. In order to gain the support of the Germans, he tried to
Speak directly to the American people and the Chinese people.
This is an unprecedented move. He plans to explain his party's "path, significance and goals" to the Chinese and American people through CBS on the evening of December 11.
However, at the last moment, the German government canceled the broadcast speech, but the translation of his speech was published in Hearst newspapers.
On New Year's Day, 1931, he gave a speech in Munich. He told his audience that God was on his side in the struggle for a better world.
Doesn’t the Bible say that those who are indifferent should be spit out?
Almost immediately afterwards, Hitler seemed to have achieved something of a victory.
Hindenburg's advisers invited him to Berlin. They asked him to help extend Field Marshal Hindenburg's presidential term, but this went against Hitler's wishes because, he said, he would have to support Bruening somewhat.
Chancellor's policies. His refusal showed that even if openly competing with Hindenburg was a gamble, he was still prepared to risk his entire political future on a presidential campaign.
"Old Man" Hindenburg is a legendary figure. His conservatism will inevitably win many votes from the right, and his public protection of the Weimar Republic and his opposition to extremists like Hitler will inevitably attract moderates and democrats.