The year 1933 opened with Hitler and his Nazi Party seemingly no nearer to political power than they had been a year earlier.
But 89 years ago today, on January 30, 1933, after a few right-wing nationalist politicians struck a deal with Hitler, a coalition government took office with Hitler as chancellor.
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Opening Theme
Symphony No. 6 in F major
Composed in 1808 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Public domain.
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Closing Theme
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