In 1933, a new law systematically purged Jews from German government posts
A dark chapter in German history began in 1933 with a new law that systematically stripped Jewish citizens and political dissidents of their livelihoods and government positions.
On April 7, 1933, the Nazi regime enacted the Law for the Restoration of the Professional Civil Service. This legislation was the first major anti-Semitic law passed in Germany, mandating the immediate retirement of all 'non-Aryan' civil servants. It effectively purged Jews from the judiciary, schools, and government administration.
There's more to this story — open the app to keep reading.
Continue Reading in App
1 more paragraphs · plus a 3-question quiz