Hitler

Contrary to some popular myths, Hitler was not an "elected" leader in the sense of a modern presidency; he was legally appointed Chancellor in January 1933 by President Paul von Hindenburg [3]. His rise was fueled by a combination of factors:

The economic collapse of 1929 and massive unemployment in Germany created a fertile ground for radicalism [17]. Hitler

Historians and educators often work to dispel myths that persist in public discourse: Contrary to some popular myths, Hitler was not

Scientific analysis of dental remains found in Berlin has dispelled myths that Hitler survived the war or escaped to South America [23]. Contrary to some popular myths