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Olympics as Nazi Propaganda
- The 1936 Berlin Olympics were a propaganda showcase for Nazi Germany's new image.
- Hitler's regime masked anti-Semitism and projected an image of strength and unity to the world.
Consolidation of Power
- Hitler consolidated power through suppression and political murders like the Night of the Long Knives.
- He became an 'unassailable Führer' by eliminating rivals and centralizing authority.
Fake Democratic Legitimacy
- Hitler used a referendum to create an appearance of democratic legitimacy despite banning opposition.
- The public vote gave him a 90% approval rating, largely due to intimidation and propaganda.