The Charred Reichstag Building and a Huge Rally

Charred Reichstag building sees huge fascist rally, 1933

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The Reichstag Building and a Description of Events on the Back of the Image.

Downloadable visual material : GraphicSummary:Photograph of a fascist rally in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany. “648744 | Watch your credit | International News Photo | Slug (Marching past Reichstag) | Charred Reichstag building sees huge fascist rally | Berlin, Germany … Looking somewhat forlorn as a result of the disastrous fire of incendiary origin which practically destroyed its interior as well as its huge dome, the Reichstag building provides a dramatic background for this huge impressive display of the newest power to sweep the Fatherland — fascism. Huge crowds lined to the streets to witness 25,000 steelhelmet [sic] troops as they marched through the capital. Vice-Chancellor von Papen and other high government officials took the salute. PS-3-14-33/2-30” — typed note attached to verso. “Received. Examiner reference library. Mar 21, 1933” — stamped on verso.

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