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  3. IMAGO History, 150th birthday of Konrad Adenauer, Adenauer and Ludwig Erhard

IMAGO History, 150th birthday of Konrad Adenauer, Adenauer and Ludwig Erhard

Sep 8, 2025

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  • 4 April 1967 Dr Adenauer, the former German Chancellor, died Today at Age from 91 Years Picture from the Archive shows Dr Adenauer with Ludwig Erhard Keystone AX 759664 Picture credits Keystone Press Agency Zuma Press Wire Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19670404_baf_k09_144

    4 April 1967 Dr Adenauer, the former German Chancellor, died Today at Age from 91 Years Picture from the Archive shows Dr Adenauer with Ludwig Erhard Keystone AX 759664 Picture credits Keystone Press Agency Zuma Press Wire Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19670404_baf_k09_144

  • Federal Chancellor Ludwig Erhard 1897 1977 27 January 1964 Rome, Italy as German Minister for Economic Affairs from 1949 to 1963 designed Ludwig Erhard the Plan for West Germany economic Recovery to the second World War II, the sometimes also as Economic miracle designated will 1957 w Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19640127_nin_k09_987

    Federal Chancellor Ludwig Erhard 1897 1977 27 January 1964 Rome, Italy as German Minister for Economic Affairs from 1949 to 1963 designed Ludwig Erhard the Plan for West Germany economic Recovery to the second World War II, the sometimes also as Economic miracle designated will 1957 w Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19640127_nin_k09_987

  • Germany Lithuania Poland 05 May 1962 – 65 Birthday from Prof Dr Erhard as first Gratulant to 65 Birthday of Germans Minister of Economic Affairs Prof Dr l Erhard appeared Federal Chancellor Dr Adenauer the Photo shows left Dr Adenauer and Prof Dr l Erhard Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19620505_baf_k09_118

    Germany Lithuania Poland 05 May 1962 – 65 Birthday from Prof Dr Erhard as first Gratulant to 65 Birthday of Germans Minister of Economic Affairs Prof Dr l Erhard appeared Federal Chancellor Dr Adenauer the Photo shows left Dr Adenauer and Prof Dr l Erhard Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19620505_baf_k09_118

  • Federal Chancellor Ludwig Erhard 1897 1977 1 January 1960 Nuremberg, France as German Minister for Economic Affairs from 1949 to 1963 designed Ludwig Erhard the Plan for West Germany economic Recovery to the second Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19600101_nin_k09_981

    Federal Chancellor Ludwig Erhard 1897 1977 1 January 1960 Nuremberg, France as German Minister for Economic Affairs from 1949 to 1963 designed Ludwig Erhard the Plan for West Germany economic Recovery to the second Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19600101_nin_k09_981

  • Federal Chancellor Ludwig Erhard 1897 1977 29 May 1959 Munich, Germany as German Minister for Economic Affairs from 1949 to 1963 designed Ludwig Erhard the Plan for West Germany economic Recovery to the second World War II, the also as German E Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19590529_nin_k09_986

    Federal Chancellor Ludwig Erhard 1897 1977 29 May 1959 Munich, Germany as German Minister for Economic Affairs from 1949 to 1963 designed Ludwig Erhard the Plan for West Germany economic Recovery to the second World War II, the also as German E Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19590529_nin_k09_986

  • Germany Lithuania Poland 12 December 1955 Adenauers 80 Birthday finds on 5 January 1956 instead of This is a New Portrait of Germans Federal Chancellor it was only few Days before his Birthday included the Photo shows the New Portrait from Dr Konrad Adenauer Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19551212_baf_k09_120

    Germany Lithuania Poland 12 December 1955 Adenauers 80 Birthday finds on 5 January 1956 instead of This is a New Portrait of Germans Federal Chancellor it was only few Days before his Birthday included the Photo shows the New Portrait from Dr Konrad Adenauer Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19551212_baf_k09_120

  • Bundeskanzler Ludwig Erhard 1897 - 1977 8. September 1951 - Berlin, Deutschland - Als deutscher Wirtschaftsminister von 1949 bis 1963 entwarf LUDWIG ERHARD den Plan für Westdeutschlands wirtschaftliche Erholung nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg, die auch als deutsches Wirtschaftswunder bezeichnet wird. 1957 wurde er zum Vizekanzler ernannt und 1963 folgte er Konrad Adenauer als Bundeskanzler. Ende 1966 stürzte Erhards Regierung, nachdem die vier Minister der Freien Demokratischen Partei in seinem Kabinett zurücktraten und er keine Regierungsmehrheit mehr im Bundestag hatte. IM BILD: LUDWIG ERHARD (2. von rechts) neben einem Porsche 356 beim Besuch des Internationalen Autosalons. (Bildnachweis: KEYSTONE Pictures USA) Berlin, Deutschl Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19510908_nin_k09_984

    Bundeskanzler Ludwig Erhard 1897 - 1977 8. September 1951 - Berlin, Deutschland - Als deutscher Wirtschaftsminister von 1949 bis 1963 entwarf LUDWIG ERHARD den Plan für Westdeutschlands wirtschaftliche Erholung nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg, die auch als deutsches Wirtschaftswunder bezeichnet wird. 1957 wurde er zum Vizekanzler ernannt und 1963 folgte er Konrad Adenauer als Bundeskanzler. Ende 1966 stürzte Erhards Regierung, nachdem die vier Minister der Freien Demokratischen Partei in seinem Kabinett zurücktraten und er keine Regierungsmehrheit mehr im Bundestag hatte. IM BILD: LUDWIG ERHARD (2. von rechts) neben einem Porsche 356 beim Besuch des Internationalen Autosalons. (Bildnachweis: KEYSTONE Pictures USA) Berlin, Deutschl Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19510908_nin_k09_984

  • Federal Chancellor Ludwig Erhard 1897 1977 27 September 1950 Bonn, Germany as German Minister for Eco Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19500927_nin_k09_985

    Federal Chancellor Ludwig Erhard 1897 1977 27 September 1950 Bonn, Germany as German Minister for Eco Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19500927_nin_k09_985

  • Federal Chancellor Ludwig Erhard 1897 1977 14 November 1949 Paris, France as German Minister for Economic Affairs from 1949 to 1963 designed Ludwig Erhard the Plan for West Germany economic Recovery to the second World War II, the sometimes as German Economic miracle designated will 1957 was he to Vice Chancellor appointed a Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19491114_nin_k09_972

    Federal Chancellor Ludwig Erhard 1897 1977 14 November 1949 Paris, France as German Minister for Economic Affairs from 1949 to 1963 designed Ludwig Erhard the Plan for West Germany economic Recovery to the second World War II, the sometimes as German Economic miracle designated will 1957 was he to Vice Chancellor appointed a Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19491114_nin_k09_972

  • KONRAD ADENAUER (1876-1967). German statesman and Chancellor of West Germany (1949-1963). Adenauer at his desk in the Federal Chancellery at Bonn, 1960. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0000420

    KONRAD ADENAUER (1876-1967). German statesman and Chancellor of West Germany (1949-1963). Adenauer at his desk in the Federal Chancellery at Bonn, 1960. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0000420

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  • Personalities from 1965 71 DEU, Germany, Dortmund Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965 71 Konrad Adenauer Ludwig Erhard DEU, Germany, Dortmund Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965 71 NRW

    Personalities from 1965 71 DEU, Germany, Dortmund Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965 71 Konrad Adenauer Ludwig Erhard DEU, Germany, Dortmund Personalities from politics, business and culture from the years 1965 71 NRW

  • CDU election campaign rally 1965 DEU, Germany, Dortmund CDU election campaign rally in the Dortmund Westfalenhalle in 1965 Eugen Gerstenmaier, N N , Ludwig Ehrhard, Konrad Adenauer, Rainer Barzel, Franz Meyers v r n l DEU, Germany, Dortmund CDU election campaign rally in the Dortmund Westfalenhalle in 1965 NRW

    CDU election campaign rally 1965 DEU, Germany, Dortmund CDU election campaign rally in the Dortmund Westfalenhalle in 1965 Eugen Gerstenmaier, N N , Ludwig Ehrhard, Konrad Adenauer, Rainer Barzel, Franz Meyers v r n l DEU, Germany, Dortmund CDU election campaign rally in the Dortmund Westfalenhalle in 1965 NRW

  • - UNLOCATED (FILE) : This file picture dated 23 April 1963 presents Germany chancellor Ludwig Erhard, successor of Conrad Adenauer. ARCHIVES x34582978x

    - UNLOCATED (FILE) : This file picture dated 23 April 1963 presents Germany chancellor Ludwig Erhard, successor of Conrad Adenauer. ARCHIVES x34582978x

  • WEST GERMAN CHANCELLOR KONRAD ADENAUER WITH LUDWIG ERHARD IN BONN, WEST GERMANY ; 27 SEPTEMBER 1963, Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchivesIPU463986

    WEST GERMAN CHANCELLOR KONRAD ADENAUER WITH LUDWIG ERHARD IN BONN, WEST GERMANY ; 27 SEPTEMBER 1963, Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchivesIPU463986

  • WEST GERMAN VICE CHANCELLOR LUDWIG ERHARD WITH KONRAD ADENAUER AT CDP MEETING IN BONN ; 6 MARCH 1963, Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchivesIPU452554

    WEST GERMAN VICE CHANCELLOR LUDWIG ERHARD WITH KONRAD ADENAUER AT CDP MEETING IN BONN ; 6 MARCH 1963, Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchivesIPU452554

  • FORMER WEST GERMAN CHANCELLOR KONRAD ADENAUER WITH SUCCESSOR LUDWIG ERHARD IN BONN ; 17 OCTOBER 1963, Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesIPU465148

    FORMER WEST GERMAN CHANCELLOR KONRAD ADENAUER WITH SUCCESSOR LUDWIG ERHARD IN BONN ; 17 OCTOBER 1963, Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesIPU465148

  • FORMER WEST GERMAN CHANCELLOR KONRAD ADENAUER WITH SUCCESSOR LUDWIG ERHARD IN BONN ; 17 OCTOBER 1963, Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesIPU465146

    FORMER WEST GERMAN CHANCELLOR KONRAD ADENAUER WITH SUCCESSOR LUDWIG ERHARD IN BONN ; 17 OCTOBER 1963, Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesIPU465146

  • WEST GERMAN CHANCELLOR KONRAD ADENAUER IN BONN ; 24 APRIL 1963, Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesIPU455360

    WEST GERMAN CHANCELLOR KONRAD ADENAUER IN BONN ; 24 APRIL 1963, Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesIPU455360

  • WEST GERMAN VICE CHANCELLOR LUDWIG ERHARD TO MEET ADENAUER AT CDP MEETING IN BONN ; 6 MARCH 1963, Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesIPU452553

    WEST GERMAN VICE CHANCELLOR LUDWIG ERHARD TO MEET ADENAUER AT CDP MEETING IN BONN ; 6 MARCH 1963, Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesIPU452553

  • Japanese Prime Minister Nobosuke Kishi is welcomed by West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer at the Wahn airport as he arrived for a two-day state visit to West Germany. Kishi was scheduled to meet with high German officials, including Adenauer and Economic Minister Ludwig Erhard, to discuss closer economic relations between West Germany and Japan. 16 July 1959, Bonn North Rhine-Westphalia Germany Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1327350

    Japanese Prime Minister Nobosuke Kishi is welcomed by West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer at the Wahn airport as he arrived for a two-day state visit to West Germany. Kishi was scheduled to meet with high German officials, including Adenauer and Economic Minister Ludwig Erhard, to discuss closer economic relations between West Germany and Japan. 16 July 1959, Bonn North Rhine-Westphalia Germany Copyright: Topfoto !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! UnitedArchives1327350

  • Konrad Hermann Josef Adenauer was a German statesman. As the first post-war Chancellor of Germany from 1949 to 1963, he led his country from the ruins of World War II WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_061_0149

    Konrad Hermann Josef Adenauer was a German statesman. As the first post-war Chancellor of Germany from 1949 to 1963, he led his country from the ruins of World War II WHA !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright: WHA UnitedArchivesWHA_061_0149

  • 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

    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

  • Apr. 5, 1954 - 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: German President THEODOR HEUSS and LUDWIG ERHARD during a gala of Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

    Apr. 5, 1954 - 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: German President THEODOR HEUSS and LUDWIG ERHARD during a gala of Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Sep. 27, 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. PICTURED: LUDWIG ERHARD visiting Industry exhibit in Berlin. Berlin Germany - ZUMAk09

    Sep. 27, 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. PICTURED: LUDWIG ERHARD visiting Industry exhibit in Berlin. 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

    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. 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. PICTURED: LUDWIG ERHARD at an 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. PICTURED: LUDWIG ERHARD at an industrial trade fair in Hannover. Hannover 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

  • 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

  • Bundeskanzler Konrad Adenauer (GER CDU) !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

    Bundeskanzler Konrad Adenauer (GER CDU) !AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

  • Jan 01, 1965 - 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 holding an edition of his memoirs. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

    Jan 01, 1965 - 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 holding an edition of his memoirs. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Nov 22, 1963 - 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. 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 shaking hands with French president CHARLES DE GAULLE in Palais de L Elysee, Paris. Paris France - ZUMAk09

    Nov 22, 1963 - 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. 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 shaking hands with French president CHARLES DE GAULLE in Palais de L Elysee, Paris. Paris France - ZUMAk09

  • Oct 16, 1957 - 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. 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: Opening of the talks on European free trade area - LUDWIG ERHARD and State Secretary WALTER HALLSTEIN. Paris France - ZUMAk09

    Oct 16, 1957 - 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. 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: Opening of the talks on European free trade area - LUDWIG ERHARD and State Secretary WALTER HALLSTEIN. Paris France - ZUMAk09

  • Jan 17, 1956 - Walsum, 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 visiting a coal mine. Walsum Germany - ZUMAk09

    Jan 17, 1956 - Walsum, 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 visiting a coal mine. Walsum Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Jan 31, 1954 - 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: Prof. Dr. WALTER HALLSTEIN, Prof. Dr. THEODOR HEUSS, KONRAD ADENAUER and ERNST MECKLENBURG during a reception in Villa Hammerschmidt. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

    Jan 31, 1954 - 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: Prof. Dr. WALTER HALLSTEIN, Prof. Dr. THEODOR HEUSS, KONRAD ADENAUER and ERNST MECKLENBURG during a reception in Villa Hammerschmidt. Bonn Germany - ZUMAk09

  • Konrad Adenauer (GER CDU Bundeskanzler a.D.) erhebt ermahnend den Zeigefinger

    Konrad Adenauer (GER CDU Bundeskanzler a.D.) erhebt ermahnend den Zeigefinger

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