The Reichstag Fire and Enabling Act - Hitler: The Rise of Evil

Source - Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003 Miniseries) The Reichstag building was set ablaze by communists on On February 27, 1933. In response, the Nazi Party put forth the Reichstag Fire Decree, which suspended civil liberties such as free speech, assembly, and due process. Soon after, Adolf Hitler pushed the Enabling Act, which granted his cabinet the power to enact laws without parliamentary approval, effectively bypassing the constitution. Together, these events laid the legal framework for Hitler’s rule, before an overwhelming majority of Germans voted for his referendum to merge the Chancellor's office, with the office of the President, making him the absolute Führer of Germany. #adolfhitler #history #germany DISCLAIMER: All videos uploaded are the copyright material of their original owners and are to be copyright claimed automatically or at the discretion of the owner. Intended for educational purposes.