Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer was a character in the turn of the century, he had been involved in the German Empire, the Weimar Republic, Third Reich and the Federal Republic of Germany in four major historical period Adenauer was a character in the turn of the century, he had been involved in the German Empire, the Weimar Republic, Third Reich and the Federal Republic of Germany in four major historical period . Under his leadership, Germany's political success from one State to the restoration of sovereignty to Iraq, has become one of the western countries as equal partners; economic and healed the wounds of war, and through the implementation of the social market economy, the creation of the German "economic miracle" Under his leadership, Germany's political success from one State to the restoration of sovereignty to Iraq, has become one of the western countries as equal partners; economic and healed the wounds of war, and through the implementation of the social market economy, the creation of the German "economic miracle" .
in modern Germany already has left a deep imprint on Adenauer in modern Germany already has left a deep imprint on Adenauer . his influence remains visible and the his influence remains visible and the .
end This period is referred to as" Adenauer Era " end This period is referred to as" Adenauer Era ".
Biographical
born in 1876 in Cologne, a civil servant in the household, he taught at the University of Freiburg, the University of Munich and Bonn read law and the national professional born in 1876 in Cologne, a civil servant in the household, he taught at the University of Freiburg, the University of Munich and Bonn read law and the national professional . politics since Konrad Adenauer in 1906, 1917 he was mayor of Cologne politics since Konrad Adenauer in 1906, 1917 he was mayor of Cologne .
1933 due to the anti - Nazi and dismissed, and in 1934 and was arrested and jailed twice: in 1944 due to Nazi 1933 due to the anti - Nazi and dismissed, and in 1934 and was arrested and jailed twice: in 1944 due to Nazi . have dared to stand up to Hitler, as opposed to that of the rise of Hitler and the cooperation of most of the officials, the post - war Western leaders in the West of planning choices, such as cooperation with non - western favored by Hitler,He became the head of the support after the first post - war West German have dared to stand up to Hitler, as opposed to that of the rise of Hitler and the cooperation of most of the officials, the post - war Western leaders in the West of planning choices, such as cooperation with non - western favored by Hitler,He became the head of the support after the first post - war West German .
1945 again became the head of the Cologne Mayor 1945 again became the head of the Cologne Mayor . 1946 since British occupation zones, the CDU chancellor, from 1950 to 1966, the chairman of the CDU Federal 1946 since British occupation zones, the CDU chancellor, from 1950 to 1966, the chairman of the CDU Federal .
73 - year - old Konrad Adenauer in 1949 to persevere in the face of postwar West Germany's first election and was elected Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, the cdu and csu is composed of the LDP's coalition government, and claims the benefit of West Germany to the west while maximizing the independence and equality with the partner countries of the cdu / csu 73 - year - old Konrad Adenauer in 1949 to persevere in the face of postwar West Germany's first election and was elected Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, the cdu and csu is composed of the LDP's coalition government, and claims the benefit of West Germany to the west while maximizing the independence and equality with the partner countries of the cdu / csu . 1961 election defeat, Adenauer in 1963 of the 15 October retires as the Prime Minister 1961 election defeat, Adenauer in 1963 of the 15 October retires as the Prime Minister .
Germany's Federal Prime Minister
In 1949 the post - war West Germany, which held its first election, the then 73 - year - old Konrad Adenauer traveled to do political speech, he used his extraordinary energy and enthusiasm to devote to campaign in the In 1949 the post - war West Germany, which held its first election, the then 73 - year - old Konrad Adenauer traveled to do political speech, he used his extraordinary energy and enthusiasm to devote to campaign in the . As a result, the Bundestag, Germany's election he was the first Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany, Konrad Adenauer, As a result, the Bundestag, Germany's election he was the first Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany, Konrad Adenauer, .
to domestic economic management of power in the hands of the minister of the Erhard professor, then vacate their energy on political affairs to domestic economic management of power in the hands of the minister of the Erhard professor, then vacate their energy on political affairs .
Plight Of Survival
The defeated West Germany, at the international status The defeated West Germany, at the international status . Adenauer came to willpower) and flexible, with a strong desire to make West Germany step by step - out U.S.
He has a peculiar way, and when the Council of Ministers to discuss the problem of gridlock, he sometimes debate will be interrupted for a moment, a bottle of wine in glasses of wine are passed around and He has a peculiar way, and when the Council of Ministers to discuss the problem of gridlock, he sometimes debate will be interrupted for a moment, a bottle of wine in glasses of wine are passed around and . friendly chitchat later, he again met, then, the opposition is not too strongly friendly chitchat later, he again met, then, the opposition is not too strongly .
Adenauer of capital is one of the largest, even at the age of 70 are able to tirelessly work Adenauer of capital is one of the largest, even at the age of 70 are able to tirelessly work . he once told the then Vice President Richard M. Nixon, is one of the most outstanding politician"can sit still longer than the others,"
if necessary, he would be willing to put the meeting extended late into the night, he sat patiently, until one by one the sleepy opponents agree with if necessary, he would be willing to put the meeting extended late into the night, he sat patiently, until one by one the sleepy opponents agree with . 1951, Adenauer and Germany's major labor leaders reached an agreement to allow workers and industrial supervision committee of managers, shall enjoy the same voting rights as of the 1951, Adenauer and Germany's major labor leaders reached an agreement to allow workers and industrial supervision committee of managers, shall enjoy the same voting rights as of the .
allowed West Germany 30 years without a major labour unrest allowed West Germany 30 years without a major labour unrest . this agreement and Erhard shrewd management, and in 1949 Konrad Adenauer persuaded allies not to engage in a major dismantling of German industry,to the Germans in the war nearly 30 years of spectacular economic growth this agreement and Erhard shrewd management, and in 1949 Konrad Adenauer persuaded allies not to engage in a major dismantling of German industry,to the Germans in the war nearly 30 years of spectacular economic growth .
Well - Qualified Diplomat
post - war West Germany were allies of the occupation and control, as an occupied country's leader, Adenauer of actual power limitations in the use post - war West Germany were allies of the occupation and control, as an occupied country's leader, Adenauer of actual power limitations in the use . allies in dealing with the relationship, he must rely largely on his knowledge and tenacious, steely allies in dealing with the relationship, he must rely largely on his knowledge and tenacious, steely .
endurance in negotiations and in the debate, he is not a customary practice in the beginning to overwhelm the opponent, and instead of listening to what others said, endurance in negotiations and in the debate, he is not a customary practice in the beginning to overwhelm the opponent, and instead of listening to what others said, . when he last spoke with the British High Commissioner Sir Patrick de Kirk as saying, "It's always quickly picked out the defence of any weak links, and then his spearhead toward there and stabbed when he last spoke with the British High Commissioner Sir Patrick de Kirk as saying, "It's always quickly picked out the defence of any weak links, and then his spearhead toward there and stabbed .
", April, 1953,Adenauer arrived in Washington with US President Eisenhower and Dulles Talks ", April, 1953,Adenauer arrived in Washington with US President Eisenhower and Dulles Talks . Adenauer visit is of great significance, he attempted to relieve the people because of Hitler and the Nazi cause, Qiu psychological opinion Adenauer visit is of great significance, he attempted to relieve the people because of Hitler and the Nazi cause, Qiu psychological opinion .
American sentiment remains strong, many have said they had recommended that the United States should refuse to participate in the European defence American sentiment remains strong, many have said they had recommended that the United States should refuse to participate in the European defence . in the talks, has been an advocate of the virtues of friendly Nixon continued as the Germans say, he constantly reminds Americans, Germans from the outset we in the United States to help build homes for in the talks, has been an advocate of the virtues of friendly Nixon continued as the Germans say, he constantly reminds Americans, Germans from the outset we in the United States to help build homes for .
Nixon also thought of another thing: In the distance, Konrad Adenauer, and stayed at the 30th floor of the hotel a few steps away,stands a statue of the Prussian officer Friedrich, Baron Steuben's statue of Nixon also thought of another thing: In the distance, Konrad Adenauer, and stayed at the 30th floor of the hotel a few steps away,stands a statue of the Prussian officer Friedrich, Baron Steuben's statue of . in 1777 1778 winter, steuben in Fujie valley, along with George Washington, in the training of the troops of the American Revolution, achieving brilliant scores in 1777 1778 winter, steuben in Fujie valley, along with George Washington, in the training of the troops of the American Revolution, achieving brilliant scores .
Nixon said the American people will never forget the millions of Germans and Steuben's contribution to the United states of America Nixon said the American people will never forget the millions of Germans and Steuben's contribution to the United states of America . Adenauer do thank - you speech, Nixon turned to me and said: "Did you say Adenauer do thank - you speech, Nixon turned to me and said: "Did you say .
Baron Steuben's for you I think of the generous gratitude, you praised of the friendship between the United States and Germany but made no mention of recent decades happened Baron Steuben's for you I think of the generous gratitude, you praised of the friendship between the United States and Germany but made no mention of recent decades happened ." the next day,He's in Steuben's statue wreath " the next day,He's in Steuben's statue wreath .
this action dramatically changed his view of American public opinion against Germany Adenauer this action dramatically changed his view of American public opinion against Germany Adenauer . thereafter again has six times to visit the United States and the United States has also established good strategic partnership thereafter again has six times to visit the United States and the United States has also established good strategic partnership .
European Community
Adenauer against secular pressure, with French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman agree: a majority of European coal and steel production are placed under the joint control of an authoritative international organization, this led to the birth of the European Community, France and Germany and for Europe finally to stand together in the Adenauer against secular pressure, with French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman agree: a majority of European coal and steel production are placed under the joint control of an authoritative international organization, this led to the birth of the European Community, France and Germany and for Europe finally to stand together in the . in British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Foreign Secretary Eden's help, manages to make West Germany joined NATO in 1954, and 1955 from allies under the control of the win was thoroughly independent in British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Foreign Secretary Eden's help, manages to make West Germany joined NATO in 1954, and 1955 from allies under the control of the win was thoroughly independent .
Moscow, As Well
In autumn 1955, Adenauer with the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev talks In autumn 1955, Adenauer with the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev talks . he wanted to ease the Soviet belligerent status of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Soviet Union and East Germany, too, a little loosening of control he wanted to ease the Soviet belligerent status of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Soviet Union and East Germany, too, a little loosening of control .
but he realized that these problems of intransigent, but often also intimidation and he acts rude but he realized that these problems of intransigent, but often also intimidation and he acts rude . banquet, Nikita Khrushchev, Konrad Adenauer, then with cups to toast, want to look at the negotiating table for the 79 - year - old Konrad Adenauer was a wine uniforms banquet, Nikita Khrushchev, Konrad Adenauer, then with cups to toast, want to look at the negotiating table for the 79 - year - old Konrad Adenauer was a wine uniforms .
"but did not think Adenauer has one like that of his iron will like the strong stomach" (Nixon) "but did not think Adenauer has one like that of his iron will like the strong stomach" (Nixon) . 15 toasts,Adenauer still straight and true and very smart and he knew Khrushchev their wine glasses filled with water to 15 toasts,Adenauer still straight and true and very smart and he knew Khrushchev their wine glasses filled with water to .
the next morning, Konrad Adenauer, sarcastic manner with Khrushchev confrontation said, anyone who's the kind of person who is unable to obtain a confidence trick the next morning, Konrad Adenauer, sarcastic manner with Khrushchev confrontation said, anyone who's the kind of person who is unable to obtain a confidence trick . Khrushchev found himself, for he was embarrassed, but I've just got to admire the German leader as well as the generosity and tolerance Khrushchev found himself, for he was embarrassed, but I've just got to admire the German leader as well as the generosity and tolerance .
through the visit, he contributed to the Soviet Union released German prisoners of war back to Germany and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations with West Germany through the visit, he contributed to the Soviet Union released German prisoners of war back to Germany and the Soviet Union established diplomatic relations with West Germany .
Surprisingly Good - Offices Capacity
In 1959, President Eisenhower at the White House for Washington Dulles attended the funerals of foreign dignitaries, held a reception at the reception; In 1959, President Eisenhower at the White House for Washington Dulles attended the funerals of foreign dignitaries, held a reception at the reception; . Adenauer saw Nixon and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and stand by Adenauer saw Nixon and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and stand by .
Gromyko from the stalled on the question of Germany and the Berlin Conference in Geneva to Washington Gromyko from the stalled on the question of Germany and the Berlin Conference in Geneva to Washington ., previously a member of the U.S. - Soviet talks ground to a very unpleasant, Eisenhower and Gromyko stood unsmiling
Adenauer to break the deadlock over them as they walked past Adenauer to break the deadlock over them as they walked past . See Eisenhower found talking to people, said: "Many people say I look alike and Gromyko See Eisenhower found talking to people, said: "Many people say I look alike and Gromyko .
" Adenauer said with a laugh: "that's right,I have to break a deadlock in the Geneva recommendations " Adenauer said with a laugh: "that's right,I have to break a deadlock in the Geneva recommendations . you sit on a plane to Geneva Gromyko, Andrei Gromyko and stay you sit on a plane to Geneva Gromyko, Andrei Gromyko and stay .
then Vice President, I believe, we can break the logjam in the then Vice President, I believe, we can break the logjam in the . "heard the words of Gromyko, grim - visaged laughed too "heard the words of Gromyko, grim - visaged laughed too .
Evaluation
The 91 - year - old after the death of Konrad Adenauer, West Germany many civil society's president, said in a statement thanking him "for the German people for everything they do" and his" hard - working, outspoken "character and his realistic attitude, and his enemies also praised his" real leader" among Western critics generally praised his" iron To prop up a perilous situation to his shoulder, so that one of the defeated, almost dying of tried and true "The 91 - year - old after the death of Konrad Adenauer, West Germany many civil society's president, said in a statement thanking him "for the German people for everything they do" and his" hard - working, outspoken "character and his realistic attitude, and his enemies also praised his" real leader" among Western critics generally praised his" iron To prop up a perilous situation to his shoulder, so that one of the defeated, almost dying of tried and true ". on 28 November 2005, the German television station ZDF was voted the greatest Germans: Konrad Adenauer, the first election, the religious reformer Martin Luther King, Jr. second, the third was Karl Marx
Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Konrad Adenauer Foundation (Konrad - Adenauer - Stiftung) was founded in 1962, is a branch of the CDU political background of the Foundation, one of the purposes is to provide youth and outside Germany of scholarship, academic talents and leader talents and the establishment of the "Talent Training Institute (Institut f? r's), to manage the scholarship Konrad Adenauer Foundation (Konrad - Adenauer - Stiftung) was founded in 1962, is a branch of the CDU political background of the Foundation, one of the purposes is to provide youth and outside Germany of scholarship, academic talents and leader talents and the establishment of the "Talent Training Institute (Institut f? r's), to manage the scholarship .
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Adenauer's memoirs in four volumes between 1965 and 1968 publication Adenauer's memoirs in four volumes between 1965 and 1968 publication .
