1942 REICHSGESETZBLATT, PART I, PAGE 247
Resolution of the Greater German Reichstag of 26 April 1942
Upon the motion of the President of the Reichstag, the Greater German Reichstag in its session of 26 April 1942 has unan-
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imously sanctioned the Rights claimed by the Fuehrer in his speech by the following resolution.
There can be no. doubt that the Fuehrer in the present phase of the war, in which the German Nation is involved in a struggle for its existence, has to have the rights claimed by him to do everything which helps to win the war or contributes to it. Therefore, the Fuehrer in his capacity as Fuehrer of the Nation, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Chief of the Government and Supreme Executive Power, as Supreme Justice and Fuehrer of the Party has to be in the position at any time, without being subject to ruling legal provisions, to oblige every German National—be it a common soldier or officer, low or high official or judge, leading or assisting functionary in the party, laborer or clerk—
1 to fulfill his duty if necessary with all the means considered by him appropriate. If anyone should fail in his duty he has the right to impose on him the one atonement, after conscientiously examining the case regardless of so-called well deserved privileges, especially to dismiss him from his. office and rank without instituting any procedure otherwise prescribed.
By order of the Fuehrer this resolution is herewith promulgated.
Berlin, 26 April 1942.
The Reich-Minister and Chief of the Reich-Chancellery
Dr. Lammers
Resolution endorsing Hitler's wartime authority to issue orders to any German "to fulfill his duty"
Date: 26 April 1942
Literal Title: 1942 Reichsgesetzblatt . . . Resolution of the Greater German Reich-Parliament (Reichstag) of 26 April 1942
Total Pages: 1
Language of Text: English
Source of Text: Nazi conspiracy and aggression (Office of United States Chief of Counsel for Prosecution of Axis Criminality. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office, 1946.)
Evidence Code: PS-2755
Citation: IMT (page 255)
HLSL Item No.: 450249