On the night of January 30, 1933, the Nazis organized a massive torchlight
parade in Berlin to celebrate the appointment of Hitler as Chancellor of
Germany. Above: Adolf Hitler and Hermann Göring greet the participants
in the parade as they pass beneath the window of Hitler's new office. Below:
A view of the parade passing German President Paul von Hindenburg who gazes
out the window at the sight. |
(Photo credits: Above - Rabbi Herschel Schachter, courtesy
of USHMM Photo Archives. Below - National Archives, courtesy of USHMM Photo
Archives.)
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