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German election polls on the steamer Halle. 1933

Date
1933
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Imatge fixa
Reference code
ANC1-42-N-470
Link to the online document
Description

The photograph of the Brangulí brothers shows German citizens disembarking from the steamer Halle in the port of Barcelona after having traveled to their country to participate in the elections of the Third Reich. This seemingly everyday image becomes a disturbing symbol of the establishment of Nazism in Germany and how this political process had international resonance. The document reflects the presence of foreign communities in Catalonia and their link with global political events. It is also a testimony to the growing concern about the rise of fascism in Europe. It is a window into the interconnection between Catalonia and the great European political currents of the 20th century.