Uncle A- September 18th, 1922

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On September 18, 1922, Adolf Hitler delivered a speech at the Bürgerbräukeller in Munich, Germany, to supporters of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP). This speech, often referred to as “The Jew and His Activity” in historical records, was a vehement anti-Semitic address that focused on scapegoating Jews for Germany’s economic, political, and social crises. Given during a period of hyperinflation and growing unrest in the Weimar Republic, it built on Hitler’s earlier speeches (like those on February 13, 1920, April 12, 1922, and July 28, 1922) but was particularly aggressive in its targeting of Jewish influence, reflecting the NSDAP’s increasing reliance on anti-Semitism as a propaganda tool. The speech was delivered to a crowd of several hundred, typical of Nazi rallies at the time, and further solidified Hitler’s role as the party’s leading orator.

The September 18, 1922, speech came at a critical juncture for the NSDAP. Hyperinflation was peaking in Germany, with the mark’s value plummeting, fueling public anger. The Weimar Republic faced mounting instability, and extremist groups like the Nazis were gaining traction, particularly in Bavaria. Hitler’s speech was part of a series of Munich rallies aimed at capitalizing on this discontent. It also followed Benito Mussolini’s rise to power in Italy (the March on Rome occurred a month later, in October 1922), which inspired Hitler’s vision of a similar nationalist coup.
The Bürgerbräukeller was a key venue for Nazi gatherings, and this event drew a sizable crowd, likely amplified by the party’s growing local notoriety. The speech’s intense anti-Semitism reflected Hitler’s strategic decision to make it a central pillar of Nazi propaganda, distinguishing the NSDAP from other nationalist groups.