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Nazi Hordes Cheer Hitler During Amazing May Day Celebrations in Berlin

Berlin


Date
1933, Mai 2
Location
Berlin
Country
Germany
Material
silver gelatin print on glossy paper
Size
17,1 (18,0) x 24,2 (24,9) cm
Artist
ACME · Unidentified Photographer

Description

Unprecedented scenes were witnessed in Berlin during the astonishing May Day celebrations which included day-long parades and demonstrations. Speeches were made throughout the day by Chancellor Hitler and President von Hindenburg. Thousands of brown-uniformed Nazis fought to hear their leader expound his policy for the future. Photo shows: Crowds of Nazis in uniform cheering Hitler during the May Day celebrations in Berlin. Sch May 2nd 1933 PN. Stamp: ACME Newspictures, Inc. Stamp: Planet News Ltd. Stamp: Ref. Dept. May 15 1933 N. E. A. Handwritten: A 21420