VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 11. Germany > 1922, June 24
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1922, June 24
 
Assassination of Walther Rathenau, Jewish industrialist and cabinet minister, by reactionary nationalists. The assassins committed suicide and their accomplices were mildly dealt with by the government.  1
 
June 30
 
Membership in monarchist organizations made a criminal offense.  2
 
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Beginning of the collapse of the mark, due to heavy reparations payments.  3
 
 
 
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