Dietrich Klages

Dietrich Klages was a prominent German politician and a supporter of the Nazi Party, known for his role as the Minister of the Interior of the state of Brunswick. He played a crucial part in facilitating Adolf Hitler's acquisition of German citizenship by appointing him to a government position that allowed for automatic naturalization. This pivotal action on February 25, 1932, effectively removed the last legal barrier for Hitler's political ambitions and paved the way for his future rise to power in Germany.