"Germany Enshrines Swastika as National Emblem Amid Intensifying Anti-Jewish Legislation"
Berlin, Germany — Adolf Hitler delivered a brief yet impactful address to the Reichstag in Nuremberg on September 16, 1935, marking the first time in 440 years that the legislative body convened in the city. Lasting no more than 10 minutes, the speech prompted enthusiastic applause as well as vociferous shouts of disapproval from some Nazi deputies. The speech notably addressed Germany’s foreign relations and introduced significant changes in domestic policy, including the controversial replacement of the traditional black, white, and red flag with the swastika as the national emblem. Hitler issued a stern warning … Read more