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HITLER, Adolf (1889-1945). Born in Austria. German army veteran of WWI. During the war’s end he became involved in art and was an extremist in politics in Munich. Because of his ability to be a successful orator, he promoted a radical program based on anti-Semitism and anti-communism. Shortly after, he was the leader of what is known as the Nazi Party. In 1923 with a small group of supporters, he tried to seize power in what was called the “Beer Hall Putsch” but it was easily broken up by the police in Munich. Hitler was arrested, tried and sentenced to five years in prison. While in prison he wrote “Mein Kampf” (My Struggle). By 1930, the Nazis became the second largest party in the Reichstag. As the Russian Army approached Berlin, Hitler and his wife committed suicide on April 30th,1945. Postcard photograph by Hitler’s favorite photographer Hoffmann in Munich. Photo of Hitler kneeling down wearing his swastika armband in front of a young girl, said to be Helga Goebbels (1932-1945), oldest child of Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Propaganda Minister. She was killed at the age of twelve along with her sisters and brother by her parents. They killed their children so they could die pure Aryan. So enthralled were Joseph and Magda Goebbels with Hitler they gave all their children names starting with “H.” A day after Hitler committed suicide, the Russians buried the bodies of the children. Fifteen years later the bodies were disinterred and were burned. Their ashes were scattered in a river. Fantastic bold, fountain pen signature of Adolf Hitler with excellent contrast. In near fine condition.....................$2,375.00
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