Just a thread of some reminders:

Hitler coined the phrase “Lügenpresse” which means “Lying Press” to convince people that reported facts were really his opponents spreading false information.

Hitler’s early focus point centered on boarder control.

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Hitler strategically attacked objective truth by ridiculing scientific experts, especially academics who questioned his views on race.

Hitler relentlessly demonized his opponents. His speeches repeatedly referred to them parasites, criminals and leftist scum.

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Hitler gave every German a radio that had access to only one channel, so he could bypass news outlets.

Hitler used his direct radio communication to spread lies about Jews, blaming them for all of societies flaws. He created an alternative mass media of propaganda.

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Hitler was known for carefully orchestrating mass rallies to cement his status as a charismatic leader (Führer).

Hitler appealed to his base by invoking an extreme version of German Nationalism, promising to restore Germany’s brilliant past.

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Hitler attacked the legitimacy of democracy itself, challenging the integrity of the electoral process, and questioning the ability of a democratic government.

Hitler politicized and eventually destroyed the German justice system.

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Hitler glorified the military, relaxing control over the use of lethal force by the military and the police, and demanding a massive increase in military spending.

Hitler demanded an oath of personal loyalty on all German judges.

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Hitler expressed a misogynistic, stereotypical view of women, valuing them exclusively as wives and mothers while excluding them from full participation in German political and economic life.

Hitler rose to power despite never winning a majority vote.

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Hitler claimed the power to overrule Congress and govern all by himself. He used the Reichstag fire to declare a national emergency and seize the power to govern unilaterally. The German judiciary did nothing to stop him. German democracy never recovered.