The Hitler Myth — Instructed by Robert Holden

Please note that graphic content may be shown. Adolf Hitler, often called the worst human being the world has ever seen, posed the greatest threat to democracy in the 1930’s and redefined the mastery of evil. But what was the secret of his power over his listeners? Hitler knew just how to please, impress and charm the very people from whom he wanted support. Under his hypnotic gaze, humanity crossed a threshold from which one could see the abyss. He could be charming as well as ferociously angry. Average Germans pledged to him their affection, tenderness, and a fidelity that bordered on the irrational. Hitler gave them hope for a future greater Third Reich that would become a global superpower with a return to the greatness of old. As he conquered and murdered millions, the world did little to nothing. It is important for attendees to think about and share their opinions and perspectives about this Master of Evil. Mr. Robert Holden is a retired Ocean City Gifted/talented teacher (ret.-2006) and retired Senior Adjunct Professor of History, teaching WC 1, WC 2, and his own created Holocaust and Genocide Studies Course at ACCC’s Cape May County campus. (ret. -2016) He is on the board of the SJHC, the HPSUT and the Seaville Friends Meeting. He has published several secondary history curriculum guides and two books, Upper Township and its Ten Villages and Visas to Shanghai (about the Chinese diplomat, Feng-Shan Ho who saved thousands of Viennese Jews during the Holocaust by writing them exit visas), both of which are available to check out from the library. Please review our Adult Events Attendance Policy. Have feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Fill out our online feedback form here! Room: Events Room. Registration required.