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In March 1932 a presidential election was held. This was an event of real importance because, in reaction to the Weimar government’s growing instability, Hindenburg’s powers had been significantly increased. He was now able to legislate by decree and dismiss or appoint governments at will. A few weeks before the vote the Rumbolds attended a dinner hosted by the field-marshal who had by then been president for seven years. ‘I was glad to have been armed into dinner by the great Hindenburg,’ wrote Lady Rumbold. ‘It might very well be his last official dinner, as he may not be re-elected as ...more
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