William A. Nelson collection

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn43390
• English
• overall: Height: 47.500 inches (120.65 cm) | Width: 33.875 inches (86.043 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Large poster produced for the August 19, 1934, referendum to approve Hitler as Führer, the consolidation of President and Chancellor. The poster has a photograph of Hitler in uniform superimposed over a large crowd of people giving the Heil Hitler salute. It was acquired by 17 year old William A. Nelson, an American tourist traveling in Germany that month. Hitler assumed the role of Fuhrer on August 4, two days after the death of President Paul von Hindenburg. The vote was held to legitimize the position and solidify his dictatorial authority. Ninety percent of the population voted in favor...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn43391
• English
• overall: Height: 21.375 inches (54.293 cm) | Width: 33.875 inches (86.043 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Small poster produced for the August 19, 1934, referendum to approve Hitler as Führer, the consolidation of President and Chancellor. It was acquired by 17 year old William A. Nelson, An American tourist traveling in Germany that month. Hitler assumed the role of Fuhrer on August 4, two days after the death of President Paul von Hindenburg. The vote was held to legitimize the position and solidify his dictatorial authority. Ninety percent of the population voted in favor of Hitler. After the results were announced, William rode his bicycle down the Rhine River and watched the celebrations.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn43392
• English
• overall: Height: 11.750 inches (29.845 cm) | Width: 16.000 inches (40.64 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Small broadside produced for the August 19, 1934, referendum to approve Hitler as Führer, the consolidation of President and Chancellor. It was acquired by 17 year old William A. Nelson, an American tourist traveling in Germany that month. Hitler assumed the role of Fuhrer on August 4, two days after the death of President Paul von Hindenburg. The vote was held to legitimize the position and solidify his dictatorial authority. Ninety percent of the population voted in favor of Hitler. After the results were announced, William rode his bicycle down the Rhine River and watched the celebrations.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn43393
• English
• overall: Height: 11.625 inches (29.528 cm) | Width: 16.000 inches (40.64 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Small poster produced for the August 19, 1934, referendum to approve Hitler as Führer, the consolidation of President and Chancellor. It was acquired by 17 year old William A. Nelson, an American tourist traveling in Germany that month. Hitler assumed the role of Fuhrer on August 4, two days after the death of President Paul von Hindenburg. The vote was held to legitimize the position and solidify his dictatorial authority. Ninety percent of the population voted in favor of Hitler. After the results were announced, William rode his bicycle down the Rhine River and watched the celebrations.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn43394
• English
• overall: Height: 11.875 inches (30.163 cm) | Width: 16.000 inches (40.64 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Small poster produced for the August 19, 1934, referendum to approve Hitler as Führer, the consolidation of President and Chancellor. It was acquired by 17 year old William A. Nelson, an American tourist traveling in Germany that month. Hitler assumed the role of Fuhrer on August 4, two days after the death of President Paul von Hindenburg. The vote was held to legitimize the position and solidify his dictatorial authority. Ninety percent of the population voted in favor of Hitler. After the results were announced, William rode his bicycle down the Rhine River and watched the celebrations.