We follow the leader you enjoy! Everyone says Yes! Referendum poster for Hitler's election as Führer featuring Hitler superimposed over a large crowd
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 32.250 inches (81.915 cm) | Width: 22.375 inches (56.833 cm)
Creator(s)
- Reichspropagandaleitung der N.S.D.A.P. (Distributor)
Archival History
The poster was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2004.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection
Funding Note: The cataloging of this artifact has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Scope and Content
Poster produced for the August 19, 1934, referendum to approve Hitler as Fuhrer, consolidating the positions of President and Chancellor of Germany. The poster has a photograph of Hitler in uniform superimposed over a large crowd of people giving the Heil Hitler salute. Hitler had been appointed Chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg on January 31, 1933. Hitler assumed the role of Fuhrer on August 4, 1934, two days after the death of 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.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Newsprint poster with an offwhite border and ¾ length black and white photographic image of Hitler superimposed over a black and white photographic image of a crowd of men, women and children. Most audience members have their right arms raised in salute. Hitler is pictured from the knee up; his right arm on his right hip and his left arm lies next to his left hip. His hair is parted on the right and swoops to the left. He wears a coat over a military jacket with a Sam Browne belt and a cross shaped medal on the left breast pocket. Above and to the right of Hitler is large German fraktur text printed in red ink. There is publishing information near the lower edge in black ink. There is pencilled text on the reverse.
reverse, cursive, pencil : L[?]lus Gambul Lin[?]gow reverse, vertically, pencil : PLAKAT A.H. 11-
People
- Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945--Posters.
Subjects
- Germany. Reichstag--Elections--History--20th century.
- Germany--Politics and government--1933-1945.
- Elections--Germany--History--20th century.
- Nazi propaganda--Posters.
Genre
- Posters
- Object