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| 1937, March 5 |
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| The existence of a widespread Nazi plot was revealed. The Nazi leader, Ferenc Szálasi, and other conspirators were arrested but treated rather mildly. The Nazi elements had a most effective weapon against the government, namely, the promise of land reform and relief for the agrarian proletariat. The government resorted to strenuous methods to repress agitation, but without avail. | 1 |
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| Oct. 11 |
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| Eckardt and his Agrarian Party joined the Legitimists. Even the Social Democrats became friendly to the idea of Habsburg restoration as the most effective way to block the Fascist elements. | 2 |
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| Oct. 16 |
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| Various Fascist groups united to form the Hungarian National Socialist Party (the Arrow Cross), under the leadership of Szálasi. Efforts were made to glorify the regent, Adm. Horthy, and to further his candidacy for the throne. Horthy himself discountenanced these efforts. | 3 |
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