NS Assembly Munich 1923

Nazi rally Munich 1923, Theresienwiese; Photo; Original: 5740×4315; Photographer: Unknown; Licence required; Rights: Historiathek.

A photo of a Nazi rally on the Theresienwiese in Munich in 1923 shows a large crowd of people gathered on the extensive grounds. The participants, mainly from the middle classes, are wearing civilian clothes – coats, hats and suits. Many are standing close together and appear to be listening to a speaker.

The scene conveys a mixture of political agitation and mass mobilisation, typical of the early years of the National Socialist movement. The Theresienwiese, known as the venue for the Oktoberfest, also occasionally served as a meeting place for political rallies during these years.