On This Day - What happened 20 December 1924 AD

There, he received friendly treatment from the guards, and was allowed mail from supporters and regular visits by party comrades. Pardoned by the Bavarian Supreme Court, he was released from jail on 20 December 1924, against the state prosecutor's objections. Including time on remand, Hitler served just over one year in prison.

The trial attracted widespread press coverage and gave Hitler a platform for propaganda. Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison but was released on 20 December 1924, after serving just over a year.