what does reichstag mean
Reichstag is a German word which in political terms means Parliament but directly translated is Diet of the Realm or National Diet or Imperial Diet. Reichstag fire (1933), which provided a pretext for the Nazis to seize power. 2  Reichstag Fire Decree (1933), an order issued by the German President Paul von Hindenburg in direct response to the Reichstag fire. 3  Reichstag Trial or Leipzig Trial (1933), a Trial held in the aftermath of the Reichstag fire.