August 19, 1934
Referendum Confirms Hitler's New Title and Powers
The Nazi German regime holds a referendum (a direct vote on a specific policy). The referendum asks voters whether they approve of combining the offices of chancellor and president. It also asks if they approve of granting presidential power to Adolf Hitler as Führer and Reich Chancellor. The referendum is neither free nor fair. But, many Germans do sincerely and enthusiastically support Hitler and the Nazi regime. About 95 percent of those eligible vote. The results show that 90 percent of voters approve of Hitler’s actions. The referendum confirms that Hitler is the absolute dictator of Germany; there are no legal or constitutional limits to his authority.