Main Events in the Career of Albert Speer Albert Speer, a very talented architect was Hitler's architect in the preceding years and during the Second World War. He was later promoted to very influential positions in Germany regarding the economy as a whole and was vital to Germanys war production and design, which resulted in a close friendship between him and the Nazi leader Adolph Hitler. Late in 1930, a certified architect of 3 years, Speer first heard Hitler speak at a beer hall, was impressed with the leader and what he had said and early 1931 he enthusiastically joined the NSDAP, later known as the Nazi Party. As an automobile owner, he was hired to drive Hitler around Berlin in 1932. Doing such a good job, after Hitler's electoral triumph of Chancellor on March 5, 1933, Speer moved to Berlin as he had been offered more work from Goebbels, to design his office. During the same year Speer created the "cathedral of lights" for the May Day Rally at Tempelhoff Airport. His talent and efficient ability as an architect was quickly recognized in the design of these two projects and soon he came to the attention of party leader, Hitler who was sincerely impressed by Speer and his work. Later in 1933 Speer was hired to be a supervisor of the redesign of Hitler's residence in Berlin. It was after the successful inspection that Hitler invited Speer to attend a dinner with him. It was the first movement of Speer into Hitler's inner circle. It was at this dinner that personal questions were asked and the two men established the beginning of a strong relationship that was to follow. Hitler also had a life long interest in architecture... ... middle of paper ... ...ell to the leader and to confess to him that his public duty called on him to make a decision despite personal relationships, and forced him to sabotage the Fuhrers scorched earth policy. Speer did what he could to save bridges, factories and other installations vital to survival In 1945 Speer was captured by American troops and was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for his war crimes during the Second World War, and lived as a writer until 1981. During the years 1932-45 Speer proved to be a very talented man in design and organization, resulting in a strong relationship with Hitler, amazing improvements in Germanys production until was forced to desert his friendship for his personal morals. Speer proved to be one of the most important and influential men on Hitler, the German war effort and the economy as a whole.
quality that made him brave was when he confessed to the court that he had
to avenge the foul murder, but to leave his mother out of it as her guilt would
...fess to them Elizabeth” (238). He’s thinking about giving in to the corrupt church to save his own life like everyone else. But when the Judge Danforth asks him to sign his name on a document confessing of witch craft he won’t do it because he explains, “It is my name I cannot have another in my life because I lie and sign myself to lies. Proctor finally stands up for what’s right and he shows that he won’t taint his name in order to save his own life. So they send him to be hung but he dies with his honor and his integrity.
for doing it, he asked the couple to release the half part of the hostages that
...r a confession from Proctor, if only to save the life of a godly man. The world desperately seeks wise men who can see through deception. John however, even with his wife pleading, refused to name any others as a servant of Satan and damage the name of Proctor. His pride led to his death. He could not stand being a coward, and I respect him deeply for that. If John Proctor did not ascend to Heaven, then I and all others should burn in hell.
did exactly that. A gray-haired man, he believes strongly in the Bible took the stand. Although
he was able to come to the realization that he is not as honest or brave as he
war, he was no traitor and would not willingly give up the secrets of his
(The Apology, Plato) And everything he did is completing the god’s mission; it is admirable bravery that he is still doing so, even now at his own life’s expense.
They are many factors influencing the different historical interpretations of Albert Speer. The most influential was Speer’s own character construction of himself in his defence at the Nuremberg trials. This view was held by a majority of historians until Matthias Schmidt found holes in Speer’s story. A large blow was dealt to Speer’s own construction of his role in Nazi Germany when the Walters’ chronicles were released containing various incriminating evidence. There are still a number of historians who prefer to view Albert Speer as the Good Nazi, even though most historians now believe that the image created by Speer of himself was self-serving and false.
with the criminal and decided to go on a personal crusade to restore individualism to his world.
The case of whether Speer was truly repentant over his involvement in the Nazi regime or an egoistic self-oriented character has been widely debated, with conjured evidence supporting both viewpoints.
that I may produce his body to the market place, and in the pulpit, as
When this plea is made, it appears to be quite ironic. The man who participated in the sin is trying to convince his accomplice to do him in. However, this ...
realize he was truly a humble being who did not need to prove himself to anyone. His