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The Reichstag Fire: How a Blaze Gave Hitler Dictatorial Power
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Reichstag Fire of February 27, 1933 — the pivotal event that allowed Adolf Hitler to dismantle the Weimar Republic and establish a dictatorship. They examine the fire itself, the arrest of Marinus van der Lubbe, the Nazis' immediate exploitation of the crisis, and the Reichstag Fire Decree that suspended civil liberties. They delve into the controversial arson trial, the lingering debate over who was really responsible, and how the fire paved the way for the Enabling Act. Along the way, they touch on the Reichstag building's history, the…
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