The first Reichsraetekongress (National Congress of Councils) in Berlin, 1918

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In December 1918, the Workers and Soldiers Councils gathered at the Herrenhaus in Berlin to decide whether Germany should become a Soviet republic or a parliamentary republic through a national assembly. At the second session Philipp Scheidemann (right) from the SPD, speaks out in favor of a national assembly.

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SZ Photo

Date:

01.12.1918

31.12.1918

Location:

Germany, Berlin

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00295424

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4963px x 3649px

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SZ Photo/Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo

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Historical archives

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Workers' council

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Advice Congress Council Council Government Decide Decision Discuss Discussion Federalism Government History Hold Meetings Imperial Council Labor Movement Laender Chamber Parliament Personalities Political System Politics Soldiers Speech State Representative State Representatives Talk Workers Workers Councils

Headline:

The first Reichsraetekongress (National Congress of Councils) in Berlin, 1918

Date:

01.12.1918

Photographer:

SZ Photo

Image ID:

00295424