A Drunk Postman Never Delivered Hitler's Rejection Letter
Early 20th Century

A Drunk Postman Never Delivered Hitler's Rejection Letter

Hitler applied to art school twice and was rejected both times—but the second rejection letter never arrived because the postman was drunk.

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Adolf HitlerViennaEarly 20th CenturyArt EducationAustria HungaryWorld War II OriginsButterfly EffectFailed ArtistsAnti SemitismPostal ServiceAcademic Rejection

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