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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. In prison he wrote “Mein Kampf” (My Struggle). By 1930, the Nazis became the second largest party in the Reichstag. During 1933, Hitler was sworn in as chancellor and turned Germany’s parliamentary democracy into a totalitarian state. During the next decade he conquered most of Europe. His life ended in suicide on April 20. 1945. Arguably, Adolf Hitler’s name is the most known and feared in history. Photograph, 4”x6” on a postcard. Hitler’s profile pose, smiling, looking to the right. On the verso is a German postage stamp cancelled Munchen (Munich) 1 May 1940. Just below Hitler’s profile is a very large black fountain pen signature two inches long. By the mid 1930’s Hitler’s signature started to grow in size and power. By 1940 it was at its best. By 1942, Hitler’s signature started to become more illegible reflecting his increased depression. The signature on this card is as nice as any signature could be. The card is in very good to near fine condition......................$2350.00
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