aug 2, 1934 - Hindenburg Dies

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President Hindenburg dies and Hitler assumes presidency. (the protected gate in open)
He had the army swear loyalty to him and assumed the position of Der Fuhrer
He had no opposition as it had all been eliminated a couple of days before in the night of the long knives and was dictator.
A plebiscite is organised to confirm the dictatorship and the result was 90% though its legitimacy is doubtful.

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