Heinrich Hoffmann (1885 – 1957) served as Adolf Hitler’s official photographer from when Hitler took control of the Nazi party in 1921 until his death in 1945. Hoffmann estimates he took over half a million photographs of Hitler over the course of his career. His portraits were the most significant source of Nazi propaganda materials published over the course of close to 25 years, everything from postcards, posters, magazines, postage stamps and picture books. Click on eachtheme below to see a complete photo albumdevoted to that particular event or topic.
The 4th Nazi Party Congress, known as the “Day of Composure”, was held in Nuremberg from August 1–4, 1929. The rally attracted 60,000 SA and SS men and included 2000 Hitler Youth. Baldur von Schirach directed the first feature length propaganda film ‘Der Nürnberger Parteitag der NSDAP’ to cover the events of this rally. Financial difficulties had forced the Nazi party to call off the annual congress in 1928. Two years had passed since the previous rally, and a much more robust and mature Nazi party was on display for all the world to see, along with an expanded lineup of entertainment. A larger and more elaborate Storm Trooper parade marched through the Main Market Square, which came along with all the usual brawling and street fights with communists. The evenings concluded with an impressive fireworks display, and the party even hosted a special celebrity guest, General Von Epp. Most notably, the very first ceremony at the new Ehrenhalle to honor the German dead from the Great War also occurred at this rally.
Adolf Hitler arrives in Nuremberg for the 1929 Parteitag on 2 August 1929.Adolf Hitler at the NSDAP Rally in Nuremberg, in front of Frauenkirche in 1929.SA leader Franz Pfeffer von Salomon (2-l), Reich propaganda leader Joseph Goebbels (3-l), and the head of the NSDAP Adolf Hitler (r) during the Reich convention of the NSDAP in Nuremberg, Germany, on 2 August 1929.Adolf Hitler marching with arriving Hitler Youth at the 4th Reich Party Congress Nuremberg in August 1929.Adolf Hitler at the Fourth Party Day Rally, Nuremberg, on 2 August 1929. Collectors card of Adolf Hitler from collection number 8 “Deutschland erwacht” (Germany awakens) cigarette card series titled “The Führer sets out to Congress”.Postcard of Adolf Hitler gripping the Blood Flag.Adolf Hitler and Jakob Grimminger hold the Blutfahne at the 1929 RPT flag consecration on 4 August 1929.Adolf Hitler and Jakob Grimminger hold the Blutfahne and consecrate flags at the 1929 RPT on 4 August 1929.
Adolf Hitler at the flag consecration at the 4th Nazi Party Rally in Nuremberg with Viktor Lutze.
Reichsparteitag NSDAP Parade Nürnberg 1929. Adolf Hitler and Franz Pfeffer von Salomon salute parading SA troops. Reichsparteitag NSDAP Parade Nürnberg 1929. Adolf Hitler and Franz Pfeffer von Salomon salute parading SA troops.Rare photograph of Adolf Hitler where you can see him holding a concealed pistol in his pocket. Behind him is Rudolf Hess.Adolf Hitler in his Mercedes at the 4th Reich Party Congress.Screen capture from the propaganda film ‘Der Nürnberger Parteitag der NSDAP’. Screen capture from the propaganda film ‘Der Nürnberger Parteitag der NSDAP’.Screen capture from the propaganda film ‘Der Nürnberger Parteitag der NSDAP’.Adolf Hitler stands with General Franz von Epp in Luitpoldhain for the 1929 Reichsparteitag on 4 August 1929.Adolf Hitler in Luitpoldhain with Franz von Epp and Franz Pfeffer von Salomon on 4 August at the 1929 Reichsparteitag.Adolf Hitler with Franz Pfeffer von Salomon at the Nuremberg party rally in 1929.Bearing of a Leader. Even as a young politician, here before the Nuremberg party rally in 1929, Hitler knew how to assume a pose of authority.Adolf Hitler gives a speech to the SA in Luitpoldhain for the 1929 Reichsparteitag. In front of the newly constructed Hall of Honor in Luitpold Arena, Adolf Hitler gives a speech to the SA in Luitpoldhain for the 1929 Reichsparteitag. This photo was featured in a 1938 edition of LIFE magazine.Adolf Hitler gives a speech to the SA in Luitpold Grove for the 1929 Reichsparteitag.Reichsparteitag d.NSDAP 1-4. August 1929.General von Epp speaks at the honoring of the fallen in front of the memorial in Luitpoldhain, Nuremberg 1929.
Adolf Hitler gave a speech to The Delegate’s Congress in the Kulturvereinshaus on 4 August 1929. This building was damaged beyond repair by allied bombing on 2 January 1945.
Der Grosse Kongress im Kulturvereinshaus in Nuernberg beim 4 Parteitag. The opening of the fourth Congress was called the “Day of Composure” on 2 August 1929. This sacred-looking production took place in the cultural clubhouse in Nuremberg.
1929 Reichsparteitag Postcards
Adolf Hitler gives a speech to the SA in Luitpoldhain for the 1929 Reichsparteitag.
I love history and have always been infatuated with the design and style of the 1920’s. Unfortunately I can’t time travel back to this era, so I live vicariously through books, movies and photos.
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YES he is so svelte and SCRUMPTIOUS here 😋 and his divinely chiseled features, set in that intent steely gaze …. Mmhmm there musta been some wild nights indeed 🥵🤭🫠
Heinrich Hoffmann Photo Gallery 