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Referendum on the Anschluss of Austria into Nazi Germany, 1938

Polling station in Vienna,1938

A large queue of voters who are waiting to vote in the general elections and the referendum on the annexation of Austria, in front of a polling station in Vienna that was decorated with swastikas. Above the entrance door there is a prominent sign that says "We succeed with the Fuehrer!" and a simple "Yes".

Graz after the Anschluss of Austria, 1938

The Styrian provincial capital Graz before the visit of Adolf Hitler. In March 1938 Austria was annexed to the German Reich. The city is decorated with swastika flags, flags with the word "YES" and on the tram it says: "We salute our Fuehrer Adolf Hitler".

Queue before the inspection of the voting directories in Vienna, 1938

After the invasion of the German troops in Austria a referendum is about to be held on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. The eligible voters are standing in front of the NSDAP district administration to register in the voting list.

Hitler Youth members prepare for the referendum on the annexation of Austria in Vienna, 1938

Teens, some of them with Hitler Youth armbands, are preparing a Nazi propaganda column with a swastika on top for a Hitler-appearance for the staged referendum on the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany.

National referendum in Spitz an der Donau, 1938

After the invasion of the German troops in Austria, takes place a referendum on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. In Spitz an der Donau, the inhabitants wear traditional costume at the polling station.

Advertising for the popular vote in Vienna, 1938

Billboard for the referendum on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich on a Viennese tram. After the invasion of the German troops in Austria a referendum is about to be held on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. On the board is written: "All of Austria votes with YES on the 10th of April".

Election result of a Viennese electoral district, 1938

Two campaign workers hold the counted ballots in their hands. On the right the No votes and on the left the Yes votes. At the referendum was voted on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich.

Stamp on the referendum, 1938

Stamp on the referendum that should symbolize fraternity. Two men carry a swastika flag. The caption reads "One Nation. One Empire. One Leader."

Austrian newspapers, 1938

The Salzburger Volksblatt and the Tagespost report on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich.

Loyalty address of the Austrian bishops for the annexation of Austria, 1938

Solemn Declaration by the Austrian bishops to the referendum in Austria on the "Anschluß" (annexation). The bishops explain to vote for annexation to the Reich during the referendum. The declaration was passed for publication in the newspapers in 1938, together with a letter of Archbishop Theodore Innitzer and a preface of the bishops by the Propaganda Ministry. .

Declaration of Austrian bishops, 1938

during the annexation of Austria to the German Reich, Austrian bishops declare themselves supporters of National Socialism. They call on Christians to vote in favor of joining the German Reich. The declaration is signed by: Cardinal Innitzer and the bishops Adam Hefter, Sigismund Waitz, Ferdinand Stanislaus Pawlikowski, Johannes Maria Gfoellner and Micheal Memelauer.

Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels and Franz Xaver Schwarz, 1938

Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels during an event in the Kroll Opera House. At this meeting Goebbels gave guidelines for the Nazi Party's election campaign for the upcoming referendum on the union with Austria on April 10 1938. In the second row on the left Reich Treasurer Franz Xaver Schwarz.

Election propaganda at Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral, 1938

Before the St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna hangs an oversized election poster with the inscription "The German Yes" as well as an idealized man and woman, for the Reichstag election and referendum on the annexation of Austria. At left you can see Nazi territorial symbols, the Reich Eagle and swastika.

Propaganda for the referendum in Austria, 1938

Austrian National Socialists promote with a banner the acceptance of the "Anschluss" to the German Reich on the Michaelerplatz in Vienna. A referendum is scheduled on 04.10.1938. On the banner: "The same blood belongs to a common Reich."

Election campaign on a train in Austria, 1938

After the invasion of the German troops in Austria a referendum is about to be held on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. A billboard is attached to a train that is going to campaign in Austria. It reads: "One Nation - One Reich - One Fuehrer".

Election campaign for the referendum in Vienna, 1938

In Austria, is held a referendum on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. In a Viennese shop window hangs an election poster for the plebiscite. It reads: "One billion marks for Austria's roads / Thank to the Fuehrer with YES!". Below is a portrait of Adolf Hitler.

Propaganda train in Vienna, 1938

After the invasion of the German troops in Austria a referendum is about to be held on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. Propaganda trains drive from Vienna for the election campaign through Austria. On the train:"One Nation - One Reich - One Fuehrer"

Hermann Goering in front of the Sportpalast, 1938

Hermann Goering (center) at the Sportpalast on 8th April 1938 to make a speech. The occasion was the election of the Reichstag and the referendum on the unification with Austria on 10 April 1938. Left next to him Gau propaganda leader Waechter. On Goering's right Karl-Heinrich Bodenschatz.

Voting postcard from Salzburg, 1938

The voting postcard commemorates the plebiscite on Austria's annexation to Germany in Salzburg in 1921. It shows a bull running around a border post. On the postcard there is a stamp which reads: "The Fuehrer speaks * Salzburg 6.7. April 1938".

Tramcar with election advertisement in Vienna, 1938

After the invasion of the German troops in Austria a referendum is about to be held on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. A tram car drives through Vienna with a billboard. The board reads "Adolf Hitler will hold a speech on Saturday, the 9th of April at 20 o'clock (8 pm) in the Nordwestbahnhalle".

Franz Ritter von Epp, 1938

Franz Ritter von Epp (1868-1946), Reich Governor of Bavaria, leaves the old city hall in Vienna after the national referendum in Austria on the annexation to the Reich.

Loyalty address of the Austrian bishops for the annexation of Austria, 1938

Election 1938 at the Vienna General Hospital

In the General Hospital in Vienna, adorned with swastika flags, a flying electoral commission helps the hospital patients to vote in the general election and referendum on the annexation of Austria.

Polling station in Vienna,1938

Voters enter a Viennese polling station to participate in the general elections 1938 and the referendum on the annexation of Austria. The election office is adorned with a swastika flag, Hitler portrait and garlands. At the front door is stuck a notice and two election posters (Slogan of the week and "The whole of Germany says Yes!").

Election poster, 1938

Election poster for the national referendum on the annexation of Austria on 10.4.1938.

Election poster in Spitz an der Donau, 1938

At the referendum is voted on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. The election poster shows the ballot paper in the election. The headline reads: "This is how the "Yes" looks like.

National referendum in Spitz an der Donau, 1938

After the invasion of the German troops in Austria, takes place a referendum on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. Locals wear traditional costumes at the polling station in Spitz an der Donau.

Polling station in Spitz an der Donau, 1938

Voters wait in front of a polling station in Spitz an der Donau. In the referendum is voted on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. In front of the polling station is a car of the brand Steyr of the NSKK - Wahldienst.

Election campaign in Austria, 1938

Election propaganda in the streets of Vienna before the referendum on the annexation of Austria: "The same blood belongs to a common Reich" by Adolf Hitler.

Voters on the way to the polling station in Spitz an der Donau, 1938

Locals wear traditional costumes at the polling station in Spitz an der Donau. It is voted on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich.The poster reads: "This is how the "Yes" looks like.

Josef Brueckel in a speech after the referendum in Vienna, 1938

The Gauleiter Josef Brueckel delivers a speech after the referendum in Vienna. At the referendum was voted the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. To the left of Brueckel stands the Reich Governor Arthur Seyss-Inquart.

Referendum in a Viennese hospital, 1938

Patient voting at the hospital. Politicians carry a ballot box to the hospital beds. In the referendum is voted on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich.

Emptying the ballot box in Vienna, 1938

After the referendum, the ballot box is emptied in a Viennese polling station. In the referendum is voted on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich.

Queuing in front of a polling station in Spitz an der Donau, 1938

Voters wait in front of a polling station in Spitz an der Donau. In the referendum is voted on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. On the house election posters are hanging. It reads: "Your Yes to the Fuehrer on the 10th of April".

Referendum in Spitz an der Donau, 1938

After the invasion of the German troops in Austria a referendum is about to be held on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich. Locals wear traditional costumes at the polling station in Spitz an der Donau.

Referendum in Spitz an der Donau, 1938

Polling station at the referendum in Spitz an der Donau. After the invasion of the German troops in Austria a referendum is about to be held on the annexation of Austria to the German Reich.

Referendum in Spitz an der Donau, 1938

Viennese polling station, 1938

In Austria is held a referendum on the annexation to the Greater German Reich. Voters are waiting in line in front of a Viennese polling station.

Referendum in Spitz an der Donau, 1938