In 1933, having flown across Germany in a massive publicity campaign, having been greeted at every stop by overwhelming crowds, and having been appointed the new Chancellor of Germany, Hitler's popularity was undeniable. Soon after becoming Chancellor, Hitler made public his goals to unite the German people as one, his Lebensraum. Five years later, the entire German populations of Austria, Germany, Poland, and Czechoslovakia were united under Germany's sphere of influence. Ten years after becoming Chancellor, Hitler's program to exterminate the remaining Jewish people had been fully implemented. Although many people believe that "Anti-Semitism...was of only secondary significance in forming the bonds between Fuhrer and people" (Kershaw 250), it was an integral part of Hitler's propaganda campaign ultimately aimed at elevating Hitler and his program of National Socialism from ruler of Germany to ruler of the world. Along with the myth he created of himself, Hitler's charisma and his policies relating to Lebensraum and anti-Semitism were tangible ways he attempted to make a personal connection with the people in his quest for world domination and self-deification.

In addition, by making numerous speeches in remote areas of the country, Hitler was the first Chancellor to make an attempt to personally see people and to speak to their interests. This attempt demonstrated to the people that he was not simply the Chancellor, but that he was also their Chancellor. For instance, the personal relationship people felt was demonstrated when "Hitler was credited with honest intentions, and it was said he could do nothing for the maladministration of his underlings" (Kershaw 65). Finally, the Furher was the first German politician to make widespread use of an amplified microphone, enabling him to reach even more people with his personal touch.

Kershaw continues on to argue that Hitler's popularity was due primarily to the myth that he created around himself, a myth that he was infallible, omniscient, and destined to lead the German people to glory.

Similar to his personal charisma and his Lebensraum, Hitler's anti-Semitism also contributed to his effort to conquer the world, because of both its scapegoating nature and its ability to incite the masses. The Nazi Party propagated a belief that "Jews play a special and negative role" and that they "were the virus keeping the community from a healthy natural footing" (Noble 1009), giving the German people a clear motivation to hate Jews. In addition, Jewish people had vastly different lifestyles than the rest of the population, allowing Germans to accentuate their differences, further isolating them from mainstream society. This isolation and blame gave the Germans a general purpose in the war: the elimination of Jewish people. It also gave them a motivation to do so: Jewish people's viral qualities that infected and polluted their communities. Hitler also used anti-Semitism in order to incite the masses. By convincing people that the "Jewish problem" needed a permanent solution and that he could provide one, Hitler gave his people a tangible goal when war started. According to Hitler, these were the people that had caused their misery and these were the people that had to be punished.

There were three main elements in Hitler's plan to dominate the world: his personal charisma, Lebensraum, and anti-Semitism. Each of them was used in a different manner in both Hitler's campaign for world domination and in the deification of Hitler. Hitler's personal charisma, what Kershaw believes Hitler built into a 'Hitler Myth,' was the most apparent and prevalent form of propaganda throughout World War II. The best example of the Hitler myth that developed was Hitler's trip across Germany by plane to personally reach out to as many Germans as he could. As chronicled in Triumph of the Will, Hitler made many appearances across the country, often greeted with massive parades and fanfare. Through these appearances, Hitler was able to gain a personal rapport with the people of Germany. For example, one former communist said of the good economic times that followed Hitler's ascension

At first things become tough because you know yourself that we were branded communists. But when you're for four years you become radical. For two years my husband has been working in Toging. Look here, there's the picture of the Furher hanging in our one-time communist hovel...(Kershaw 66).

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