Who was Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg?
Q: Who was Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg?
A: Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg was a German field marshal and statesman.
Q: What did Hindenburg do in 1911?
A: In 1911, Hindenburg retired from the army.
Q: When did he become famous?
A: He became famous when he won the Battle of Tannenberg in 1914.
Q: What happened in 1925?
A: In 1925, Hindenburg returned to public life one more time to be elected as the second President of Germany.
Q: Why did Hindenburg run for re-election in 1932?
A: He ran for re-election in 1932 as the only candidate who could defeat Adolf Hitler, because he saw him as a dangerous extremist.
Q: What act gave special powers to Hitler and his government?
A: The Enabling Act of 1933 gave special powers to Hitler and his government.
Q: How did Hitler become a dictator after Hindenburg's death?
A: After Hindenburg's death, Hitler declared the office of President vacant and made himself Führer (Head of State and Head of Government) of Germany.
