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Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1934) was a German general and statesman who led the Imperial German Army during World War I and later became President of Germany from 1925 until his death in 1934. During his presidency, he played a key role in the Nazi seizure of power in January 1933 when, under pressure from advisers, he appointed Adolf Hitler as Chancellor of Germany.

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Die Zeit ist hart, aber der Sieg ist sicher, Leo Baeck Institute, r (f) DD 232.5 A7 1963 [I.13].