Skillfulness at making deals with politicians

Skillfulness at making deals with politicians

 Hitler travelled the country delivering numerous major speeches, attending meetings which were organized by Joseph Goebbels,who was the propaganda minister and Hitler's most loyal compatriot. He was one of the key reasons why Hitler became famous as he publicised Hitler to the public through speeches and posters.

Joseph Goebbels

Hitler understood that gaining and retaining power would be impossible without the support of the wealthy, the powerful and the Reichswehr (army). In the first weeks of 1932, Hitler busied himself by meeting notable figures from each group, asking them about their suggestions. In January 1932, he gave speeches to industrialists in the Ruhr (Coal Mine) and pledged his commitment to provide capital and state support for large corporations. Many used their power within the citizens to support Hitler, while some provided hefty political donations so the NSDAP could continue its propaganda campaign during the Great Depression. At a meeting with The Reichswehr (army) generals in February 1932, Hitler promised to expand and re-arm the military, opposing the restrictions imposed by Versailles.

Hitler offered a very important thing to everyone: work to the unemployed; prosperity to failed business people; profits to industry; expansion to the Army; social harmony and an end of class distinctions to idealistic young students; and restoration of German glory to those in despair. He promised to bring order amid chaos; a feeling of unity to all and the chance to belong. He would make Germany strong again; end payment of war reparations to the Allies; tear up the treaty of Versailles; stamp out corruption; keep down Marxism; and deal harshly with the Jews. Through this, he is able to gain the support of the citizens


Citation:

http://alphahistory.com/weimargermany/hitlers-path-to-power/
http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/elect.htm