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Bundestag election2025, German governments, Adenauer II cabinet 1953-1957

Feb 23, 2025

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  • French minister of Foreign Affairs Antoine Pinay with German chancellor Konrad Adenauer at Schaumburg palace in Germany during French-danish agreements May 02, 1955 XRH1703617 French minister of Foreign Affairs Antoine Pinay with German chancellor Konrad Adenauer at Schaumburg palace in Germany during French-danish agreements May 02, 1955 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: french minister of Foreign Affairs Antoine Pinay with german chancellor Konrad Adenauer at Schaumburg palace in Germany during french-danish agreements may 02, 1955). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1703617
  • Foster Dulles, McMillan, Adenauer, Pinay 1794418 Foster Dulles, McMillan, Adenauer, Pinay by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: American secretary of state John Foster Dulles, english prime minister Harold Macmillan, german chancellor Konrad Adenauer and french foreign minister Antoine Pinay at Astoria Hotel in New York before the San Francisco conference (where the United Nations Charter was drafted) june 20, 1955). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1794418
  • Konrad Adenauer (1876-1967) German chancellor appoints Theodor Heuss (1884-1963), Minister of Foreign Affairs of the FRG (Federal Republic of Germany), 1955 1704915 Konrad Adenauer (1876-1967) German chancellor appoints Theodor Heuss (1884-1963), Minister of Foreign Affairs of the FRG (Federal Republic of Germany), 1955; (add.info.: Konrad Adenauer (1876-1967) german chancellor (1949-1963) appointed the professor Theodor Heuss (1884-1963), minister of the foreign affair of the FRG(Federal Republic of Germany)). Copyright: xBridgemanxImagesx 1704915
  • PARIS 1957-12-18 Atlantpaktsmöte (NATO) i Paris. Franske konseljpresidenten Felix Gaillard (t.v.) i mörk kostym, haller inledningsanförandet da NATO-konferensen öppnande. Närmast honom ser vi den västtyske förbundskanslern Konrad Adenauer och den grekiske premiärministern Konstantinos Karamanlis (t.h.). FRANKRIKE Atlantpaktsmöte x20360x *** PARIS 1957 12 18 NATO Atlantic Pact meeting in Paris French Consul General Felix Gaillard, left, in a dark suit, gives the opening speech as the NATO conference opens Next to him are West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and Greek Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis, right, FRANCE Atlantic Pact meeting x20360x Copyright: xTTx ATLANTPAKTSMÖTET 1957
  • Moscow, USSR. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the USSR Vyacheslav Molotov (4th L front), Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR Nikolai Bulganin (2nd R front), Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Konrad Adenauer (R front), First Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR Mikhail Pervukhin (2nd R second row) and Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Mikhail Suslov (3rd R second row) hold the see-off ceremony for the FRG government delegation at Vnukovo Airport. Vladimir Savostyanov TASS 31919651
  • Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Konrad Adenauer and US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, Washington, DC, USA 1955
  • BULGANIN ADENAUER SIGNING 120441 13.09.1955 Heads of national government delegations, Soviet Prime Minister Nikolai Bulganin and Federal German Chancellor, signing documents on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the USSR and Federal Germany. Nikolay Petrov Moscow Russia Copyright: xNikolayxPetrovx
  • Bundeskanzler Adenauer in Berlin Original-Bildunterschrift: Bundeskanzler Adenauer in Berlin - Im Schöneberger Rathaus v.l.n.r.: Parlamentspräsident Willy Brandt, Bundeskanzler Konrad Adenauer und der Regierende Bürgermeister Dr. Otto Suhr, Berlin, Deutschland 1955., Berlin Copyright: Kindermann UnitedArchivesKIN_7402000770
  • CSU (Christian-Socialist Union) propaganda poster CSU (Christian-Socialist Union) propaganda poster at the moment of Konrad Adenauer s election to the Chancellery 1957 Germany - Bonn Private collection Copyright: xPhoto12x ASI01138_H304131
  • Germany - Deutsche Industriemesse 1961 in Hannover, Prof. Dr. Udwig Erhard (rechts) mit Direktor Philip Rosenthal, Hannover Niedersachsen Deutschland *** Germany German Industrial Fair 1961 in Hanover Prof Dr Udwig Erhard right with Director Philip Rosenthal Hanover Lower Saxony Germany Copyright: ErichxAndres UnitedArchives90062_00649746
  • Germany - Deutschland 1956, Ludwig Erhard (rechts) auf der Industriemesse in Hannover., Hannover Niedersachsen Deutschland *** Germany Germany 1956 Ludwig Erhard right at the industrial fair in Hanover Hanover Lower Saxony Germany Copyright: ErichxAndres UnitedArchives90062_00648407
  • General Lauris G. Norstad, supreme Commander of NATO forces in Europe, shakes hands with German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer on the terrace of the latter s office of Palais Schaumburg. 20 March 1957, Bonn Germany Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1331086
  • 1954 - General de Gaulle leaves guest Chancellor Adenauer at Chateau de Rambouillet after the second day of meetings. Mr. Bratano and Mr. Couve de Murville can be seen standing next to them. - ZUMAk09_
  • Aug. 02, 1957 - Secretary of the Army William Brucker and Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss spoke in Bonn about military problems. Brucker is on a tour through Europe, during which he is visiting American troop units. - ZUMAk09
  • May 05, 1957 - The family picture: from the NATO conference at Bonn was taken Bundes-president HEUSS and with Chancellor Adenauer. OPS: f.l.t.r. the British Minister Selwy Lloyd, the Luxemburg minister Joseph Bech, the American minister John Foster Dulles, the German state secretary Hallstein, the Bundesprasident Theodor Heuss, the Greece minister E. Averoff-Tositsas, the Netherlands lands minister J.M.A.Luns, the Italian minister Gaetano Martino, the Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, the Canadian minister L. Pearson and the German minister Heinrich v. Brentano. - ZUMAk09
  • May 05, 1957 - To a Rhine trip.: cames the British Prime minister Harold McMillan with Chancellor Dr. Konrad Adenauer on the Rhine steamer Stadt Koling on the 8th of May 1957. Photo shows from left to right Mr. McMillan Chancellor Dr. Adenauer and the British Minister for the Foreign Affaires Mr. Selwwyn Lloyd. - ZUMAk09
  • Fotomontage: Mar. 03, 1957 - Picture here are Chancellor Dr. Adenauer and Opposition Leader Erich Ollenhauer in conversation in Schaumburg Palace. Ollenhauer had just arrived from a trip to Israel. Chancellor Adenauer is pointing at the door. Miss United Nations Beauty Pageant Cont - ZUMAk09
  • Jan. 01, 1957 - The new ambassador of Morocco, Dr. Abdellatif Ben Jelloun to delivery president Prof. Heuss the credentials. OPS: Minister von Merkatz, ambassador Dr. Ben Jelloun and president Prof. Heuss. - ZUMAk09
  • Jun. 06, 1955 - Party For the new Minister: On June 7th Prof. Heuss met the new minister of special resort Von Merkatz and presented him the letter of appointment. - ZUMAk09
  • May 26, 1955 - General Gr?nther in Bonn... The Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Gr?nther, was the guest of the Assembly of Foreign Press on Thursday in Bonn. General Gr?nther took part in a meal hosted by the assembly in the electoral house La Redoute in Bad Godesberg. Earlier he had led talks with future Defense Minister Theodor Blank(middle) and General Heusinger(left) - ZUMAk09
  • Feb. 02, 1955 - The world is looking at Bonn where the Paris contracts are being read for the 2nd time before the Federal Diet. OPS: The bank of the government with from right to left: Chancellor Dr. Adenauer, State Secretary Prof. Hallstein, Vice Chancellor Blucher, Minister of the Interior Dr. Schroder and Minister of Justice Neumeyer. - ZUMAk09
  • Sep. 09, 1954 - Within the family remained the conversation of the three gentleman on our picture. They are from left to right: President of the U.I.O Dr. Veillard (Geneva), Ministre in family affair: Dr. Franz Wurmeling and the Ministre in family affairs from Luxembourg: Dr. Frieden. They opened in Stuttgart the world meeting of the International family organization. - ZUMAk09
  • German president Prof. Heuss (Heuss) left) givs the news minister of defence, Franz Josef Strauss (Strauss) thee nomination - ZUMAk09
  • May 2, 1957 - Bonn, Germany - The family picture from the NATO conference at Bonn. (From L-R) The British Minister SELWYN LLOYD, the Luxemburg Minister JOSEPH BECH, the American minister JOHN FOSTER DULLES, the German State secretary HALLSTEIN, the Bundespaesident THEODOR HEUSS, the Greece minister E. AVEROFF TOSITSAS, the Netherlands minister J.M.A. LUNS, the Italian minister GAETANO MARTINO, the Chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER, the Canadian minister L. PEARSON and the German minister HEINRICH v. BRENTANO. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09
  • Mar. 25, 1957 - Rome, Italy - Signing of Treaty of Rome. Signed by France, West Germany, Italy and Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg), Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community (EEC), an independent supranational economic organization. KONRAD ADENAUER (middle) and first president of EWG, WALTER HALLSTEIN. Rome Italy - ZUMAk09
  • Mar. 25, 1957 - Rome, Italy - Signing of Treaty of Rome. Signed by France, West Germany, Italy and Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) on March 25, 1957, Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community (EEC), an independent supranational economic organization. French Secretary of State CHRISTIAN PINEAU, secretary to French foreign minister MAURICE FAURE and KONRAD ADENAUER. Rome Italy - ZUMAk09
  • Feb. 13, 1957 - 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: Farewell visit from U.S. Ambassador Dr. JAMES B. CONANT and Mrs. CONANT by Dr. Adenauer. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09
  • Oct. 3, 1956 - Berlin, Germany - ROBERT MURPHY chats with Dr. KONRAD ADENAUER at the Palais Schaumburg during his official visit to Germany. Berlin Germany - ZUMAk09
  • Sep 12, 1956 - Tehran, Iran - Professor HERR SEEBOHM exits the newly built German Lufthansa maiden flight to Tehran.. Tehran Iran - ZUMAk09
  • Mar 03, 1956 - Bonn, Germany - THEODOR BLANK (R) announces that FRIEDRICH RUGE will be the new Chief of the German Navy.. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09
  • Dec. 28, 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: Portrait of Dr. Konrad Adenauer before his 80th Birthday. . Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09
  • Dec. 1, 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. Adenauer was elected Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on 15 September 1949. PICTURED: Secretary of State HEINRICH VON BRENTANO giving a speech in parliament; KONRAD ADENAUER in the background. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09
  • Sep. 15, 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 giving a speech at Cologne airport after his come back from Moscow. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09
  • June 6, 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: President Prof. THEODOR HEUSS came to Bonn from a talk with Henry Kissinger. The picture shows President Heuss back in Bonn with Dr. ADENAUER during a long meeting they had togethe - ZUMAk09
  • Dec 11, 1954 - Cologne, Germany - Minister HERR SEEBOHM performs the opening ceremony of open the new Rhine Bridge.. Cologne Germany - ZUMAk09
  • Oct. 3, 1954 - London, England, U.K. - British Prime Minister Mr. ANTHONY EDEN, West German Chancellor Dr. KONRAD ADENAUER and Mr. MENDES FRANCE, the French Premier, signing at Lancaster House in London. London United Kingdom - ZUMAk09
  • Sep. 27, 1954 - London, England, U.K. - Dr. KONRAD ADENAUER (1876-1967) was a German statesman who served as Foreign Minister and Chancellor of Germany. PICTURED: Adenauer at London airport to attend the Nine Power Conference in London. London United Kingdom - ZUMAk09
  • Nov 30, 1953 - Dusseldorf, Germany - PAUL RAMADIER (L) is greeted by Federal Secretary ANTON STORCH at the International Workers Organization meeting.. Dusseldorf Germany - ZUMAk09
  • Oct. 20, 1953 - Bonn, Germany - Second cabinet of West Germany s first chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER. First row: Minister for Special Affairs HERMANN SCHAEFER, Minister of All-German Affairs JAKOB KAISER, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs ANTON STORCH, president THEODOR HEUSS, chancellor KONRAD ADENAUER, Minister of the Interior GERHARD SCHROEDER, Minister of Special Tasks WALDEMAR KRAFT. Second row: Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Forestry HEINRICH LUEBKE, Minister of Bundesrat Affairs HEINRICH HELLWEGE , Minister of Construction VIKTOR-EMANUEL PREUSKER, Minister of Economics LUDWIG ERHARD, Minister of Special Tasks ROBERT TILLMMANNS. Third row, middle: Minister of Special Tasks FRANZ JOSEF STRAUSS and Minister of Finance FRITZ SCHAEFFER. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09
  • Jun. 06, 1957 - Japans Minister of Labor Matsuura (left) paid a visit to German Minister of Labor Anton Storch (ANTON STORCH) at Bonn. - ZUMAk09
  • Jun. 06, 1957 - The Iller-accident at the parliament: When the German parliament met on Wednesday for its last meeting-period. The state secretary in defense FRANZ JOSEF STRAUSS gave a report to the death of the 15 recruits of the Iller-river accident and the blind-shell-accident on the training field Grafenwohr. Photo shows: Secretary STRAUSS after his official explanation leaving the parliament together with GENERAL HEUSINGER (right) and the chief of the army General-lieutenant ROETTIGER. - ZUMAk09
  • Jun. 06, 1957 - 15 recruits of the German Bundeswehr drowned to death in the Iller-river: During the mannoeuver of the 19th parachutist-bataillon of the German Bundewehr (Army) 15 recruits who tried to cross the Iller-river with full armament drowned to death near Kempten on June 3rd. The very rapid river also led flood. The arrest of the responsible officer was ordered. Photo shows the secretary in defense affairs Franz Josef Strauss asn the general-inspector Heusinger at the place of accident. - ZUMAk09
  • Apr. 02, 1957 - 115 ensigns and cadets received their recognition certificates on April 4 in the Flensburg-M?rwik naval academy from Defense Minister Franz Joseph Strauss. Pictured: Defense Minister Franz Joseph Strauss (in civvies) handing over the recognition certificates. - ZUMAk09
  • Oct. 30, 1956 - Departing Supreme Commander of NATO, General Gr?nther, paid a visit to German Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss in Bonn. He was greeted at Wahn airport by Ehren Company and subsequently by Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss. Tomorrow he will see Federal President Heuss and Chancellor Dr. Adenauer. Pictured: General Gr?nther(left) in the Bonn Defense Ministry with Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss. - ZUMAk09
  • Oct. 16, 1956 - Federal President Heuss presented Justice Minister von Merkatz(left) and Nuclear Minister Balke(right) with their letters of appointment on Tuesday. The new Defense Minister Strauss is travelling to London and will receive his when he returns. - ZUMAk09
  • Jun. 28, 1956 - Defense Minister Theodor Blank said Cheers! to chamber foreman Karl Jetz(of Pr?m Eifel) and opened the feast to celebrate the opening of the first 1,000 man barracks of the German Armed Forces. The celebratory wreath had previously been hoisted above the company building. Defense Minister Theodor Blank thanked the construction workers and announced that forty more barracks would be built in the region. - ZUMAk09
  • May 05, 1956 - German Forces is trained Former Castle: Higher officers of the new German Army are undergoing their training at Ludwig Book Barracks - the former Castle of Santhofen. Photo shows Seen during a visit to the training centre area - Bavarian President Hogner and Minister of Defence Blank - with General Heusinger and General Speidel. - ZUMAk09
  • Mar. 03, 1956 - Pineau in Bonn... To speak about the reintegration of the Saar into the German area, the French Foreign Minister Pineau met in Bonn today with German Foreign Minister von Brentano. Pictured: Chancellor Dr. Adenauer and Minister Pineau exchanging greetings. Far right is Minister von Brentano. - ZUMAk09
  • Feb. 02, 1956 - Italian State Visit in Bonn.... Italian Prime Minister Segni and Foreign Minister Martino both arrived in Germany for a three day state visit. They were welcomed by the federal cabinet at the Grossen Bahnhof. Chancellor Dr. Adenauer served them food tha - ZUMAk09
  • Oct. 21, 1955 - Franz Josef Strauss on Friday received his appointment to the ministry for nuclear problems from Federal President Heuss in Bonn. - ZUMAk09
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