Volkswehr Battery Augsburg Command
Jodl commands the Volkswehr Battery Augsburg during the transition from the imperial army to the Reichswehr.
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1919 in Germany — Page 2
Explore 147 historical events and records for Germany in 1919.
Historical records for Germany in 1919
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May
June
Declaration of Rhineland Rep
The Rhineland Republic is declared with the support of France
Treaty of Versailles
Refuses to sign the Treaty of Versailles
Resignation of Phillip Scheidemann
Resigns rather than sign the Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
Bauers cabinet approves the Treaty of Versailles to avoid an Allied invasion
Treaty of Versailles
Says "may the hand wither that signs such a Treaty". Resigns rather than sign the Treaty of Versailles
Sinking of SMS Friedrich der Große
The German Fleet at Scapa Flow is sunk to prevent it from falling into Allied hands
Sinking of SMS Friedrich der Große - Scapa Scuttle
SMS Friedrich der Große was the first interned German capital ship to sink as the High Seas Fleet was scuttled at Scapa Flow.
The Oyster Princess
Directs the silent comedy The Oyster Princess.
Reparations
At Versailles Germany sign a Treaty that assigns full responsibility for causing the conflict (Article 231, the "war guilt clause") and calls for the creation of an international reparations commission to determine the amount due to the Allies
Rule of Saarland
Under the Treaty of Versailles the Saar is to be administered by the League of Nations
Saar Mandate
Germany loses direct administration of the Saar under Versailles.
Treaty of Versailles
Alsace-Lorraine is ceded to France
Treaty of Versailles
Prussia is ceded to Poland
Treaty of Versailles
Posen is ceded to Poland
Treaty of Versailles
Included in the Treaty is the demilitarization of the Rhineland
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles is signed. Germany is to accept war guilt & pay reparations to the Allies. German colonies are divided between the Allies
Treaty of Versailles
Signed by Erzberger in the Versailles Hall of Mirrors. At Versailles Germany sign a Treaty that assigns full responsibility for causing the conflict (Article 231, the "war guilt clause") and calls for the creation of an international reparations commission to determine the amount due to the Allies. Acceptence by the Assembly is conveyed to Clemenceau within 19 minutes of the deadline
War Guilt
At Versailles Germany sign a Treaty that assigns full responsibility for causing the conflict (Article 231, the "war guilt clause") and calls for the creation of an international reparations commission to determine the amount due to the Allies
Resignation of Phillip Scheidemann
Scheidemann resignes along with the DDP owing to disagreement with the Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
Scheidemann resignes along with the DDP owing to disagreement with the Treaty of Versailles
Trial
Formally asks the Allied and associated powers to place him on trial instead of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Supreme Council decides to ignore his request
July
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles is ratified by Germany
Blockade of Germany
The Blockade of Germany by the Allies is lifted
Germany Allied Blockade Lifted
The postwar Allied blockade of Germany is ended, restoring normal maritime access through the North Sea.
August
Civil Rights
In the event of a serious threat to public safety or Reich security, the President can take measures - including the use of armed force - to restore law and order, and can suspend civil rights if necessary
Constitution of Germany
The Chancellor is appointed by the President and is responsible to the Reichstag, serves as little more than a chairman, Cabinet decisions are made by majority vote
Constitution of Germany
The Republics first Reichspresident ("Reich President"), Friedrich Ebert of the SPD, signs the new German constitution into law.
Constitution of Germany
The first article of the constitution states that "The power of the state emanates from the people".
Constitution of Germany
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20.
Constitution of Germany
In the event of a serious threat to public safety or Reich security, the President can take measures - including the use of armed force - to restore law and order, and can suspend civil rights if necessary
Constitution of Germany
The Weimar constitution is accepted by the National Assembly & signed by the President. The Republics first Reichspresident ("Reich President"), Friedrich Ebert of the SPD, signs the new German constitution into law.
Constitution of Germany
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20.
National Assembly
The Weimar constitution is accepted by the National Assembly & signed by the President
Parliament
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Parliament
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Suffrage
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Suffrage
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Universal Suffrage
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
Universal Suffrage
The fundamental tenet of the Weimar Constitution is that Germany will be a republic on the Parliamentary model with a Parliament elected using proportional representation, universal suffrage is established, with a minimum voting age of 20
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