Germany 1921

1921 was an interesting year in Germany:

January 24 – 29

The Paris Conference fixes the amount of German war reparations at 226 billion gold marks, payable in 42 annual installments in addition to the 20 billion marks payable under the terms of the Treaty Of Versailles.

January 31

The number of unemployed workers increases to 357,000

February 1-2

Demonstrations protesting the war reparations accords are staged throughout the country.

February 3

Adolf Hitler condemns the Allies war reparations demands in a well received two hour speech before a crowd of 6,000 people in Munich

March 24

The Communists attempt to seize power in Hamburg. Twenty two people are killed in clashes with government troops

July 29

Adolf Hitler is elected President of the NSDAP and ousts several founding member of the Nazi movement including Anton Drexler from the party. Hitler’s power over the party is total from now on

October 5

Adolf Hitler authorizes formation of a Nazi paramilitary. Ernst Röhm reforms the sports and gymnastics section of the party as the Sturmabteilungen – SA.

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Author: Mrs March