Adolf Hitler's Speaking Style at the 1934 Nurnberg Rally

How did Adolf Hitler speak at the 1934 Nürnberg Rally?

Learn about Adolf Hitler’s public speaking style by listening to him delivering the closing address at the 1934 Nürnberg Rally. Footage of this speech served as the climax of Leni Riefenstahl’s film Triumph des Willens (1935; Triumph of the Will). This excerpt is translated as “The movement [National Socialism] is a living expression of our people and, therefore, a symbol of eternity. Long live the National Socialist movement! Long live Germany!”

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