A Look at What Made Hitler's Views Attractive to the Germans

Lon S. Cohen
"This is the first demand we must raise and do [reversal of the Versailles Treaty provisions]: that our people be set free, that these chains be burst asunder, that Germany be once again captain of her soul and master of her destinies, together with all those who want to join Germany."

In this statement, Hitler is appealing to the people's pride. He is saying that he will restore freedom from the oppression of the Versailles Treaty that the Weimer Republic had laid upon the backs of the Germans and his government would bring strength and mastery to all Germans who wished to join him. The bashes the Weimer Republic so that no one will miss the democracy it promised and replaces it with a strong central power that will lead the Germans to restored National Pride.

"And the fulfillment of this first demand will then open up the way for all the other reforms. And here is one thing that perhaps distinguishes us from you

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