An Event from 1932 - Remind You of Anyone?

martin

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"Following his failed bid for the Reich presidency in April 1932, Hitler went to court to have the election results annulled. 'Hitler to Contest Validity of Election', The New York Times announced in a headline. The court dismissed the Hitler suit. Observing that Hindenburg had beaten Hitler by 5,941,582 votes, the court upheld the election results, ruling that the disparity was "so significant that it would make no sense for a national recount of the ballots." Hitler nevertheless declared victory..."

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