 In 1939, Jordan became Chief of the Anhalt Provincial Government and "Reichsverteidigungskommissar" (Reich Defence Commissar, or RVK) in Defence District XI.On 18 April 1944 came Jordan's last leap up the career ladder when he was appointed High President ("Oberpräsident") of the Province of Magdeburg.In the war's dying days, Jordan managed to go underground with his family under a false name.