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) was also renamed after him in 1915. "The Government of Barons" as Papen's government was known openly had as its objective the destruction of German democracy. Hitler amended the bill to meet Hindenburg’s objections.

) was also renamed after him in 1915. He dissolved the parliament twice in 1932 and eventually appointed Hitler as Chancellor in January 1933. Though 84 years old and in poor health Hindenburg was persuaded to run for re-election in 1932 as he was considered the only candidate who could defeat Adolf Hitler.