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  5. IMAGO History, German federal governments, Cabinet Adenauer I 1949-1953

IMAGO History, German federal governments, Cabinet Adenauer I 1949-1953

Sep 26, 2021

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  • Richard Nixon, Conrad Adenauer, John Foster Dulles at Washington Airport. Adenauer was the first post-war Chancellor of Germany (West Germany) from 1949 to 1963. - (BSLOC_2014_16_133) For usage credit please use; PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HISL038 EC941

    Richard Nixon, Conrad Adenauer, John Foster Dulles at Washington Airport. Adenauer was the first post-war Chancellor of Germany (West Germany) from 1949 to 1963. - (BSLOC_2014_16_133) For usage credit please use; PUBLICATIONXNOTxINxCANxCHNxFRAxITAxJPNxNORxPOLxRUSxESPxUKxUSA Copyright: xCourtesyxEverettxCollectionx HISL038 EC941

  • Election poster for Konrad Adenauer Election poster for Konrad Adenauer from 1949. Text reads With Adenauer for peace, freedom and unity of Germany, therefore CDU . Adenauer was the the first post-war Chancellor of Germany (West Germany). He led his country from the ruins of World War II to a productive and prosperous nation that forged close relations with old enemies France, the United Kingdom and the United States Copyright: xPhoto12 AnnxRonanxPicturexLibraryx ARP18A12353

    Election poster for Konrad Adenauer Election poster for Konrad Adenauer from 1949. Text reads With Adenauer for peace, freedom and unity of Germany, therefore CDU . Adenauer was the the first post-war Chancellor of Germany (West Germany). He led his country from the ruins of World War II to a productive and prosperous nation that forged close relations with old enemies France, the United Kingdom and the United States Copyright: xPhoto12 AnnxRonanxPicturexLibraryx ARP18A12353

  • Leaflets protesting against formation of a new German army showered over federal German Chancellor Dr Konrad Adenauer as he entered 10 Downing Street to lunch with British Premier Winston Churchill today. A number of men were detained by police cleared Downing Street almost immediately after the incident. Dr Adenauer is in London on a five-day visit, the first German chancellor to come to Britain since 1931. 4 December 1951., London United Kingdom England Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1351185

    Leaflets protesting against formation of a new German army showered over federal German Chancellor Dr Konrad Adenauer as he entered 10 Downing Street to lunch with British Premier Winston Churchill today. A number of men were detained by police cleared Downing Street almost immediately after the incident. Dr Adenauer is in London on a five-day visit, the first German chancellor to come to Britain since 1931. 4 December 1951., London United Kingdom England Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1351185

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett (left) and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer (right) signing an agreement awarding Israel 3,000,000,000 Marks compensation for Nazi persecution. 12 September 1952, Luxembourg Belgium Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1348349

    Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Sharett (left) and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer (right) signing an agreement awarding Israel 3,000,000,000 Marks compensation for Nazi persecution. 12 September 1952, Luxembourg Belgium Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1348349

  • Ireland s Reginald Armstrong with the laurels after winning the 350cc event during the international motorcycle meet on the Solitude mountainside course near Stuttgart , Germany . Also in the picture are left to right Joe Craig , chief of the British Norton team ; Ken Kavanagh , Australia , who was placed second in the 350 event and West German Minister of Transport and Traffic , Hans-Christoph Seebohm . 22 July 1952, Germany Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1345349

    Ireland s Reginald Armstrong with the laurels after winning the 350cc event during the international motorcycle meet on the Solitude mountainside course near Stuttgart , Germany . Also in the picture are left to right Joe Craig , chief of the British Norton team ; Ken Kavanagh , Australia , who was placed second in the 350 event and West German Minister of Transport and Traffic , Hans-Christoph Seebohm . 22 July 1952, Germany Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1345349

  • Secretary of State for foreign affairs, Walter Hallstein and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. 23 July 1952, Paris France Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1325691

    Secretary of State for foreign affairs, Walter Hallstein and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. 23 July 1952, Paris France Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1325691

  • Feb. 02, 1967 - Dr. Gustav Heinemann (SD) Federal Minister of Justice - ZUMAk09

    Feb. 02, 1967 - Dr. Gustav Heinemann (SD) Federal Minister of Justice - ZUMAk09

  • Jun. 20, 1953 - Prof. Reuter comments on the situation in Berlin. In front of 100 domestic and foreign journalists, the mayor of Berlin, Prof. Reuter, spoke of the situation in Berlin. He said that, without the Soviets, the East Zone government would not exist. Our picture shows from left to right: Prof. Reuter, Dr. Vockel, federal agent and minister Jakob Kaiser during the meeting in the Sch?neberg town hall. - ZUMAk09

    Jun. 20, 1953 - Prof. Reuter comments on the situation in Berlin. In front of 100 domestic and foreign journalists, the mayor of Berlin, Prof. Reuter, spoke of the situation in Berlin. He said that, without the Soviets, the East Zone government would not exist. Our picture shows from left to right: Prof. Reuter, Dr. Vockel, federal agent and minister Jakob Kaiser during the meeting in the Sch?neberg town hall. - ZUMAk09

  • May 05, 1953 - Winston Churchill greets Dr. Adenauer. Visits No. 10 Downing Street: Dr. Adenauer the West German Chancellor who is London for two days as guest of the British Government this afternoon paid a visit to No.10 Downing Street for lunch and talks with Sir Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister. Photo shows Dr. Adenauer and Sir Winston Churchill pose for the camera at No. 10 Downing Street this afternoon. - ZUMAk09

    May 05, 1953 - Winston Churchill greets Dr. Adenauer. Visits No. 10 Downing Street: Dr. Adenauer the West German Chancellor who is London for two days as guest of the British Government this afternoon paid a visit to No.10 Downing Street for lunch and talks with Sir Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister. Photo shows Dr. Adenauer and Sir Winston Churchill pose for the camera at No. 10 Downing Street this afternoon. - ZUMAk09

  • Bonn, Germany - West Germany s first chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER began his career in politics as a member of the Cologne City Council, becoming lord mayor of the city. Adenauer was elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on 15 September 1949. PICTURED: KONRAD ADENAUER during his inauguration with President of the German Bundestag EUGEN GERSTENMAIER. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

    Bonn, Germany - West Germany s first chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER began his career in politics as a member of the Cologne City Council, becoming lord mayor of the city. Adenauer was elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on 15 September 1949. PICTURED: KONRAD ADENAUER during his inauguration with President of the German Bundestag EUGEN GERSTENMAIER. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Aug. 21, 1953 - Berlin, Germany - As Germany s minister of economic affairs from 1949 to 1963, LUDWIG ERHARD crafted the plan for West Germany s post-World War II economic recovery, sometimes called the German economic miracle. In 1957 he was named vice chancellor, and in 1963 he succeeded Konrad Adenauer as chancellor. Berlin Germany - ZUMAk09

    Aug. 21, 1953 - Berlin, Germany - As Germany s minister of economic affairs from 1949 to 1963, LUDWIG ERHARD crafted the plan for West Germany s post-World War II economic recovery, sometimes called the German economic miracle. In 1957 he was named vice chancellor, and in 1963 he succeeded Konrad Adenauer as chancellor. Berlin Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Mar. 12, 1953 - Paris, France - Dr. KONRAD ADENAUER (1876-1967) was a German statesman who served as Foreign Minister and Chancellor of Germany. PICTURED: Adenauer arriving at Orly airport in Paris, from Bonn and being welcomed by Mr. GEORGES BIDAULT, French Foreign Minister. He is in Paris to discuss Franco-German affairs. Paris France - ZUMAk09

    Mar. 12, 1953 - Paris, France - Dr. KONRAD ADENAUER (1876-1967) was a German statesman who served as Foreign Minister and Chancellor of Germany. PICTURED: Adenauer arriving at Orly airport in Paris, from Bonn and being welcomed by Mr. GEORGES BIDAULT, French Foreign Minister. He is in Paris to discuss Franco-German affairs. Paris France - ZUMAk09

  • Sep. 27, 1950 - Bonn, Germany - As Germany s minister of economic affairs from 1949 to 1963, LUDWIG ERHARD crafted the plan for West Germany s post-World War II economic recovery, sometimes called the German economic miracle. In 1957 he was named vice chancellor, and in 1963 he succeeded Konrad Adenauer as chancellor. PICTURED: Chancellor and Vice Chancellor with three western High Commissioners for Germany: JOHN MCCLOY (US), LUDWIG ERHARD , Sir IVONNE KIRKPATRICK (UK), KONRAD ADENAUER, ANDRE FRANCOIS-PONCET (FR). Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

    Sep. 27, 1950 - Bonn, Germany - As Germany s minister of economic affairs from 1949 to 1963, LUDWIG ERHARD crafted the plan for West Germany s post-World War II economic recovery, sometimes called the German economic miracle. In 1957 he was named vice chancellor, and in 1963 he succeeded Konrad Adenauer as chancellor. PICTURED: Chancellor and Vice Chancellor with three western High Commissioners for Germany: JOHN MCCLOY (US), LUDWIG ERHARD , Sir IVONNE KIRKPATRICK (UK), KONRAD ADENAUER, ANDRE FRANCOIS-PONCET (FR). Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Apr. 22, 1953 - Bonn, Germany - Dr. KONRAD ADENAUER (1876-1967) was a German statesman who served as Foreign Minister and Chancellor of Germany. PICTURED: Citizens greet Konrad Adenauer with flowers. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

    Apr. 22, 1953 - Bonn, Germany - Dr. KONRAD ADENAUER (1876-1967) was a German statesman who served as Foreign Minister and Chancellor of Germany. PICTURED: Citizens greet Konrad Adenauer with flowers. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Nov. 22, 1951 - Bonn, Germany - Dr. KONRAD ADENAUER (1876-1967) was a German statesman who served as Foreign Minister and Chancellor of Germany. PICTURED: American Secretary of State DEAN ACHESON, Adenauer, French Secretary of State ROBERT SCHUMAN and British Secretary of State ANTHONY EDEN. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

    Nov. 22, 1951 - Bonn, Germany - Dr. KONRAD ADENAUER (1876-1967) was a German statesman who served as Foreign Minister and Chancellor of Germany. PICTURED: American Secretary of State DEAN ACHESON, Adenauer, French Secretary of State ROBERT SCHUMAN and British Secretary of State ANTHONY EDEN. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Nov. 14, 1949 - Duesseldorf, Germany - As Germany s minister of economic affairs from 1949 to 1963, LUDWIG ERHARD crafted the plan for West Germany s post-World War II economic recovery, sometimes called the German economic miracle. In 1957 he was named vice chancellor, and in 1963 he succeeded Konrad Adenauer as chancellor. PICTURED: Ludwig ERHARD arriving in Duesseldorf after his visit in the US. Duesseldorf Germany - ZUMAk09

    Nov. 14, 1949 - Duesseldorf, Germany - As Germany s minister of economic affairs from 1949 to 1963, LUDWIG ERHARD crafted the plan for West Germany s post-World War II economic recovery, sometimes called the German economic miracle. In 1957 he was named vice chancellor, and in 1963 he succeeded Konrad Adenauer as chancellor. PICTURED: Ludwig ERHARD arriving in Duesseldorf after his visit in the US. Duesseldorf Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Nov. 14, 1949 - Paris, France - As Germany s minister of economic affairs from 1949 to 1963, LUDWIG ERHARD crafted the plan for West Germany s post-World War II economic recovery, sometimes called the German economic miracle. In 1957 he was named vice chancellor, and in 1963 he succeeded Konrad Adenauer as chancellor. Paris France - ZUMAk09

    Nov. 14, 1949 - Paris, France - As Germany s minister of economic affairs from 1949 to 1963, LUDWIG ERHARD crafted the plan for West Germany s post-World War II economic recovery, sometimes called the German economic miracle. In 1957 he was named vice chancellor, and in 1963 he succeeded Konrad Adenauer as chancellor. Paris France - ZUMAk09

  • Jan. 01, 1960 - Visit at the sick bed of Jakob Kaiser. During his stay in Berlin, Chancellor Dr. Konrad Adenauer on Jan 12th, 1960 visited the former Minister for all German Problems, Jakob Kaiser in his home in Berlin Dahlem. Jakob Kaiser still suffers from an heart attack he had in January 1957 when he was still minister. Dr. Adenauer stayed with Kaiser for nearly an hour and had talks with him about political and private matters. - ZUMAk09

    Jan. 01, 1960 - Visit at the sick bed of Jakob Kaiser. During his stay in Berlin, Chancellor Dr. Konrad Adenauer on Jan 12th, 1960 visited the former Minister for all German Problems, Jakob Kaiser in his home in Berlin Dahlem. Jakob Kaiser still suffers from an heart attack he had in January 1957 when he was still minister. Dr. Adenauer stayed with Kaiser for nearly an hour and had talks with him about political and private matters. - ZUMAk09

  • Sep. 26, 1953 - Bundesgovernment honours catholic priests from USA: Bundesminister Hans Lukaschek handels over by order of the Bundespresident the Bundesverdienst-crosses to three American Catholics, who did hart joined with a welfare-organisation for Germany. Photo shows (left) James J. Morris (european chief of the organisation to reduce war-cases), Alfred J. Schneider (director of this organisation), Arc-bishop Karl J. Alter, Cincinna ti, (Chairman of the curatorium of the organisation) - ZUMAk09

    Sep. 26, 1953 - Bundesgovernment honours catholic priests from USA: Bundesminister Hans Lukaschek handels over by order of the Bundespresident the Bundesverdienst-crosses to three American Catholics, who did hart joined with a welfare-organisation for Germany. Photo shows (left) James J. Morris (european chief of the organisation to reduce war-cases), Alfred J. Schneider (director of this organisation), Arc-bishop Karl J. Alter, Cincinna ti, (Chairman of the curatorium of the organisation) - ZUMAk09

  • Jun. 06, 1953 - General Ridgway says good-by to Europe: General Matthew Ridgeway, NATO Commander, who is to take over the duties as US Chief of Staff, Bid farewell to Dr. Konrad Adenauer, West Germany s Chancellor, at Bonn, West Germany Yesterday. Picture Shows: Dr. Konrad Adenauer and (right) General Ridgway. - ZUMAk09

    Jun. 06, 1953 - General Ridgway says good-by to Europe: General Matthew Ridgeway, NATO Commander, who is to take over the duties as US Chief of Staff, Bid farewell to Dr. Konrad Adenauer, West Germany s Chancellor, at Bonn, West Germany Yesterday. Picture Shows: Dr. Konrad Adenauer and (right) General Ridgway. - ZUMAk09

  • May 15, 1953 - House of Lords Passes European Defense Treaty - Now - You may well congratulate Dr. Adenauer said Dr. Maier, the President of the House of Lords, to Professor Hallstein, Secretary of State of the West German Republic after the final and definite balloting concerning the passing of the Allied-german Defense Treaty. This historic Session took place in Bonn, Western Germany, Yesterday, Thursday, 15 May 1953. 23 Members of the House of Lords - The Majority of the House - Voted against 15, and the final legal and legitime conclusion was Not to object the ratification of the European Defense treaty. Keystone Photo Shows:- A Scene from the House of Lords, Taken During the Session. - ZUMAk09

    May 15, 1953 - House of Lords Passes European Defense Treaty - Now - You may well congratulate Dr. Adenauer said Dr. Maier, the President of the House of Lords, to Professor Hallstein, Secretary of State of the West German Republic after the final and definite balloting concerning the passing of the Allied-german Defense Treaty. This historic Session took place in Bonn, Western Germany, Yesterday, Thursday, 15 May 1953. 23 Members of the House of Lords - The Majority of the House - Voted against 15, and the final legal and legitime conclusion was Not to object the ratification of the European Defense treaty. Keystone Photo Shows:- A Scene from the House of Lords, Taken During the Session. - ZUMAk09

  • May 05, 1953 - Adenauer leaves Germany for Paris. Attends European Coal and Steel Board Conference.: Dr. Konrad Adenauer, the chancellor of the West German Federal Republic, is supposed to leave Germany to attend the European Coal Steel Conference. Before he boarded the plabe, 22-year-old Margot Wirges, a girl from Cologne, Adenauer s native-city, and Air France stewardess, presented the chancellor a big bouquet of Gloria-Dei-Roses, the chancellor s favorite flowers. Photo shows Dr. Konrad Adenauer, and Air France Stewardess Margot Wirges, at the Cologne- Wahn Air Base, on 11 May 53. - ZUMAk09

    May 05, 1953 - Adenauer leaves Germany for Paris. Attends European Coal and Steel Board Conference.: Dr. Konrad Adenauer, the chancellor of the West German Federal Republic, is supposed to leave Germany to attend the European Coal Steel Conference. Before he boarded the plabe, 22-year-old Margot Wirges, a girl from Cologne, Adenauer s native-city, and Air France stewardess, presented the chancellor a big bouquet of Gloria-Dei-Roses, the chancellor s favorite flowers. Photo shows Dr. Konrad Adenauer, and Air France Stewardess Margot Wirges, at the Cologne- Wahn Air Base, on 11 May 53. - ZUMAk09

  • May 05, 1953 - Austrian Foreign Minister Dr. Gruber arrived on Monday evening for a several day stay in Germany. He was welcomed at the station by Chancellor Dr. Adenauer. Pictured: Mrs. Gruber, Dr. Adenauer, and Dr. Gruber. Augusto De Marsanich Casts His Vote - ZUMAk09

    May 05, 1953 - Austrian Foreign Minister Dr. Gruber arrived on Monday evening for a several day stay in Germany. He was welcomed at the station by Chancellor Dr. Adenauer. Pictured: Mrs. Gruber, Dr. Adenauer, and Dr. Gruber. Augusto De Marsanich Casts His Vote - ZUMAk09

  • Sep. 24, 1951 - The 75th annual Brewery Fair in Munich opened with a speech by federal minister Dr. Wilhelm Niklas. Displays of machines for brewing were spread out across three halls. Pictured here in the foreground from left to right are: Dr. Wilhelm Niklas Agriculture Miniter Schl?gl Prime Minister Erhard Director Martin Luther(VDMA D?sseldorf) Dr. Ankerm?ller - ZUMAk09

    Sep. 24, 1951 - The 75th annual Brewery Fair in Munich opened with a speech by federal minister Dr. Wilhelm Niklas. Displays of machines for brewing were spread out across three halls. Pictured here in the foreground from left to right are: Dr. Wilhelm Niklas Agriculture Miniter Schl?gl Prime Minister Erhard Director Martin Luther(VDMA D?sseldorf) Dr. Ankerm?ller - ZUMAk09

  • Dr Konrad Adenauer photographed walking through a cheerful crowd towards his offices in the Palais Scahumburg in Bonn , for the first time after the elections were competed and his victory became known . He was swept back to power with 45.2 % of the votes . 8th September 1953 UnitedArchives00153412

    Dr Konrad Adenauer photographed walking through a cheerful crowd towards his offices in the Palais Scahumburg in Bonn , for the first time after the elections were competed and his victory became known . He was swept back to power with 45.2 % of the votes . 8th September 1953 UnitedArchives00153412

  • Internationaler Autosalon am Funkturm in Berlin, 06.-16. Sept. 1951 Ernst Reuter, Ludwig Erhard

    Internationaler Autosalon am Funkturm in Berlin, 06.-16. Sept. 1951 Ernst Reuter, Ludwig Erhard

  • Internationaler Autosalon am Funkturm in Berlin, 06.-16. Sept. 1951 Ludwig Erhard

    Internationaler Autosalon am Funkturm in Berlin, 06.-16. Sept. 1951 Ludwig Erhard

  • Internationaler Autosalon am Funkturm in Berlin, 06.-16. Sept. 1951 Ludwig Erhard

    Internationaler Autosalon am Funkturm in Berlin, 06.-16. Sept. 1951 Ludwig Erhard

  • Vizekanzler FRANZ BLÜCHER (R, FDP) im Gespräch - ZUMAk09

    Vizekanzler FRANZ BLÜCHER (R, FDP) im Gespräch - ZUMAk09

  • Mar 14, 1962 - Berlin, Germany - (File Photo; location unknown) THOMAS DEHLER was a German politician and the leader of the Freie Demokratische Partei (FDP) from 1954 to 1957. He was also German Minister of Justice from 1949 to 1953. Berlin Germany - ZUMAk09

    Mar 14, 1962 - Berlin, Germany - (File Photo; location unknown) THOMAS DEHLER was a German politician and the leader of the Freie Demokratische Partei (FDP) from 1954 to 1957. He was also German Minister of Justice from 1949 to 1953. Berlin Germany - ZUMAk09

  • May 24, 1956 - Bonn, Germany - West Germany s first chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER. PICTURED: KONRAD ADENAUER and German president THEODOR HEUSS. Vice Chancellor FRANZ BLÜCHER in the middle. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

    May 24, 1956 - Bonn, Germany - West Germany s first chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER. PICTURED: KONRAD ADENAUER and German president THEODOR HEUSS. Vice Chancellor FRANZ BLÜCHER in the middle. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Jan 01, 1955 - Bonn, Germany - West Germany s first chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER began his career in politics as a member of the Cologne City Council, becoming lord mayor of the city. After the Nazis came to power in 1933, Adenauer, who had not hidden distaste for them, lost his positions, was forced to go into exile for a year in an abbey and was later interned in a prison camp. Adenauer was elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on 15 September 1949. His main aim was to ensure West Germany s transition to a sovereign, democratic state. He held power for the next fourteen years and during that time played an important role in restoring good relations with France and the United States. PICTURED: KONRAD ADENAUER on a conference on education - from the left; Prof. MARSHALL, ROBERT LEHR, KONRAD ADENAUER, THEODOR HEUSS, LEON BERARD. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

    Jan 01, 1955 - Bonn, Germany - West Germany s first chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER began his career in politics as a member of the Cologne City Council, becoming lord mayor of the city. After the Nazis came to power in 1933, Adenauer, who had not hidden distaste for them, lost his positions, was forced to go into exile for a year in an abbey and was later interned in a prison camp. Adenauer was elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on 15 September 1949. His main aim was to ensure West Germany s transition to a sovereign, democratic state. He held power for the next fourteen years and during that time played an important role in restoring good relations with France and the United States. PICTURED: KONRAD ADENAUER on a conference on education - from the left; Prof. MARSHALL, ROBERT LEHR, KONRAD ADENAUER, THEODOR HEUSS, LEON BERARD. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Dec 19, 1954; Paris, France; German Vice Chancellor FRANZ BLUECHER (L) during the meeting of Ministers of the Council of Europe at the Chateau de la Muette in Paris. Paris France - ZUMAk09

    Dec 19, 1954; Paris, France; German Vice Chancellor FRANZ BLUECHER (L) during the meeting of Ministers of the Council of Europe at the Chateau de la Muette in Paris. Paris France - ZUMAk09

  • Apr 11, 1951 - Paris, France - West Germany s first chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER began his career in politics as a member of the Cologne City Council, becoming lord mayor of the city. After the Nazis came to power in 1933, Adenauer, who had not hidden distaste for them, lost his positions, was forced to go into exile for a year in an abbey and was later interned in a prison camp. Adenauer was elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on 15 September 1949. His main aim was to ensure West Germany s transition to a sovereign, democratic state. He held power for the next fourteen years and during that time played an important role in restoring good relations with France and the United States. PICTURED: KONRAD ADENAUER and French ambassador ANDRE FRANCOIS-PONCET. Paris France - ZUMAk09

    Apr 11, 1951 - Paris, France - West Germany s first chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER began his career in politics as a member of the Cologne City Council, becoming lord mayor of the city. After the Nazis came to power in 1933, Adenauer, who had not hidden distaste for them, lost his positions, was forced to go into exile for a year in an abbey and was later interned in a prison camp. Adenauer was elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on 15 September 1949. His main aim was to ensure West Germany s transition to a sovereign, democratic state. He held power for the next fourteen years and during that time played an important role in restoring good relations with France and the United States. PICTURED: KONRAD ADENAUER and French ambassador ANDRE FRANCOIS-PONCET. Paris France - ZUMAk09

  • Mar 30, 1950 - Hannover, Germany - As Germany s minister of economic affairs from 1949 to 1963, LUDWIG ERHARD crafted the plan for West Germany s post-World War II economic recovery, sometimes called the German economic miracle. In 1957 he was named vice chancellor, and in 1963 he succeeded Konrad Adenauer as chancellor. In late 1966, Erhard s government fell after the four Free Democratic party ministers in his cabinet resigned and left him without a ruling majority in the federal parliament. PICTURED: LUDWIG ERHARD on a industrial trade fair in Hannover. Hannover Germany - ZUMAk09

    Mar 30, 1950 - Hannover, Germany - As Germany s minister of economic affairs from 1949 to 1963, LUDWIG ERHARD crafted the plan for West Germany s post-World War II economic recovery, sometimes called the German economic miracle. In 1957 he was named vice chancellor, and in 1963 he succeeded Konrad Adenauer as chancellor. In late 1966, Erhard s government fell after the four Free Democratic party ministers in his cabinet resigned and left him without a ruling majority in the federal parliament. PICTURED: LUDWIG ERHARD on a industrial trade fair in Hannover. Hannover Germany - ZUMAk09

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