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Headline: Otto Wels before the Workers' and Soldiers' Council in Berlin, 1918Date: 01.12.1918Image text: The town major of Berlin, Otto Wels, speaks to the workers and soldiers council in the Reichstag. Wels became town major on 10.11.1918.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00072404Otto Wels before the Workers' and Soldiers' Council in Berlin, 1918The town major of Berlin, Otto Wels, speaks to the workers and soldiers council in the Reichstag. Wels became town major on 10.11.1918.
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Headline: Safety Committee of the Workers 'and Soldiers' Council of Berlin, 1918Date: 01.01.1918Image text: Members of the Safety Committee meet in reading room of the Reichstag. In the background are piled up army bread as provisions.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00072402Safety Committee of the Workers 'and Soldiers' Council of Berlin, 1918Members of the Safety Committee meet in reading room of the Reichstag. In the background are piled up army bread as provisions.
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Headline: Issue of the daily order to soldiers during the November revolution, 1918Date: 01.11.1918Image text: An official in the atrium of the armory in Berlin reads the daily orders of the commandant to the soldiers' councils and the underlings of the Berlin garrison.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00044413Issue of the daily order to soldiers during the November revolution, 1918An official in the atrium of the armory in Berlin reads the daily orders of the commandant to the soldiers' councils and the underlings of the Berlin garrison.
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Headline: Speaker in front of the Berlin Palace, 1918Date: 09.11.1918Image text: A speaker talks on an ambulance in front of the royal palace after the proclamation of the Republic.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00030418Speaker in front of the Berlin Palace, 1918A speaker talks on an ambulance in front of the royal palace after the proclamation of the Republic.
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Headline: Hoisting of the red flag at the Bremen Town Hall, 1918Date: 09.11.1918Image text: After the deposition of the Senate and of the Buergerschaft the workers' and soldiers' council hoists the Red flag at the City Hall. The First Chairman Henke makes a speech.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00072397Hoisting of the red flag at the Bremen Town Hall, 1918After the deposition of the Senate and of the Buergerschaft the workers' and soldiers' council hoists the Red flag at the City Hall. The First Chairman Henke makes a speech.
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Headline: Revolutionaries in Berlin, 1918Date: 09.11.1918Image text: S sailor with the red flag marches at the head of a group of revolutionariesPhoto: SZ PhotoImage number: 00294159Revolutionaries in Berlin, 1918S sailor with the red flag marches at the head of a group of revolutionaries
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Headline: Reich Council Congress in BerlinDate: 01.12.1918Image text: From the second meeting of the Reich Council Congress in the Prussian House of Lords: Mrs. Simon, member of the National Assembly, is present as a guest as the only woman at the proceedings. 1. Dr. Neumann-Hofer, 2. Mrs. Anna Simon, 3. State Secretary Wissel. (original caption). Reich Conference of Worker's and Soldiers' Council in the Berlin House of Lords.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00052761Reich Council Congress in BerlinFrom the second meeting of the Reich Council Congress in the Prussian House of Lords: Mrs. Simon, member of the National Assembly, is present as a guest as the only woman at the proceedings. 1. Dr. Neumann-Hofer, 2. Mrs. Anna Simon, 3. State Secretary Wissel. (original caption). Reich Conference of Worker's and Soldiers' Council in the Berlin House of Lords.
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Headline: The first Reichsraetekongress (National Congress of Councils) in Berlin, 1918Date: 01.12.1918Image text: 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.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00295424The first Reichsraetekongress (National Congress of Councils) in Berlin, 1918In 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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Headline: Friedrich Ebert, Brutus Molkenbuhr and Gelbert in Berlin, 1918Date: 08.12.1918Image text: The Chairman of the Council of People's Representatives Friedrich Ebert (left), Chairman of the Executive Council of Workers 'and Soldiers' Councils of Greater Berlin Brutus Molkenbuhr (center) and Gelbert (right) attend the funeral of fallen of the revolution in Berlin.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00012439Friedrich Ebert, Brutus Molkenbuhr and Gelbert in Berlin, 1918The Chairman of the Council of People's Representatives Friedrich Ebert (left), Chairman of the Executive Council of Workers 'and Soldiers' Councils of Greater Berlin Brutus Molkenbuhr (center) and Gelbert (right) attend the funeral of fallen of the revolution in Berlin.
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Headline: Reich Congress of the Workers' and Soldiers' Councils in Berlin, 1918Date: 16.12.1918Image text: The Reich Congress was held in Berlin from 16 to 20.12.1918, which among others decided the free elections. A delegate holds a speech from the balcony of the House of Representatives.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00072405Reich Congress of the Workers' and Soldiers' Councils in Berlin, 1918The Reich Congress was held in Berlin from 16 to 20.12.1918, which among others decided the free elections. A delegate holds a speech from the balcony of the House of Representatives.
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Headline: Transfer of the Garde-Uhlans barrack to the members of the Workers'- and Soldiers' Council, 1918Date: 10.12.1918Image text: After the revolution, the soldiers of the Guards Uhlans handed over their barrack to the members of the Workers'- and Soldiers' Council. From the crowd a sign stands out: 'Brothers do not shoot '.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00030426Transfer of the Garde-Uhlans barrack to the members of the Workers'- and Soldiers' Council, 1918After the revolution, the soldiers of the Guards Uhlans handed over their barrack to the members of the Workers'- and Soldiers' Council. From the crowd a sign stands out: 'Brothers do not shoot '.
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Headline: Imperial Assembly of the Workers' and Soldiers' Council, 1918Date: 16.12.1918Image text: View of the Imperial Assembly of Workers' and Soldiers' Councils in the Berlin House of Representatives. The People's Deputies and members of the Executive Committee during the session. Photo: A. Frankl.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00003141Imperial Assembly of the Workers' and Soldiers' Council, 1918View of the Imperial Assembly of Workers' and Soldiers' Councils in the Berlin House of Representatives. The People's Deputies and members of the Executive Committee during the session. Photo: A. Frankl.
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Headline: Georg Ledebour in front of the City Palace, 1918Date: 24.12.1918Image text: After the Christmas fights, the politician Georg Ledebour made a speech in front of the City Palace in Berlin.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00294256Georg Ledebour in front of the City Palace, 1918After the Christmas fights, the politician Georg Ledebour made a speech in front of the City Palace in Berlin.
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Headline: Members of the Berliner Workers' and Soldiers' Council, 1918Date: 24.12.1918Image text: A delegation of the Berliner Workers' and Soldiers' Council before the Berlin City Palace.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00072401Members of the Berliner Workers' and Soldiers' Council, 1918A delegation of the Berliner Workers' and Soldiers' Council before the Berlin City Palace.
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Headline: Announcement of the Council of Workers and Soldiers of the Bavarian SovDate: 21.02.1919Image text: One of the signed announcements by Ernst Niekisch, the Chairman of the Enforcement Council, and other functionaries of the Council of Workers and Soldiers, warns about excesses and actions against the government.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00002175Announcement of the Council of Workers and Soldiers of the Bavarian SovOne of the signed announcements by Ernst Niekisch, the Chairman of the Enforcement Council, and other functionaries of the Council of Workers and Soldiers, warns about excesses and actions against the government.
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Headline: Bavarian Soviet Republic, 1919Date: 01.01.1919Image text: A billposting during the Bavarian Soviet Republic, which informs the workers of Munich about the protection of the "Muenchner Aktuelles Nachrichten" ("Latest news of Munich") by the Central Council of the Government, decided on 22 February 1919 by the Central Council.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00295584Bavarian Soviet Republic, 1919A billposting during the Bavarian Soviet Republic, which informs the workers of Munich about the protection of the "Muenchner Aktuelles Nachrichten" ("Latest news of Munich") by the Central Council of the Government, decided on 22 February 1919 by the Central Council.
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Headline: Otto Wels, 1919Date: 01.01.1919Image text: Otto Wels, SPD politician in a Reich conference of the Soldiers' Councils in Berlin, 1919. Wels during his address to the soldiers' councils in the plenary hall of the Reichstag building.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00032802Otto Wels, 1919Otto Wels, SPD politician in a Reich conference of the Soldiers' Councils in Berlin, 1919. Wels during his address to the soldiers' councils in the plenary hall of the Reichstag building.
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Headline: Ernst Niekisch, 1919Date: 01.01.1919Image text: Ernst Niekisch, Chairman of the Council of Workers and Soldiers of the Bavarian Soviet Republic, at a meeting of the Executive Committee.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00002179Ernst Niekisch, 1919Ernst Niekisch, Chairman of the Council of Workers and Soldiers of the Bavarian Soviet Republic, at a meeting of the Executive Committee.
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Headline: Members of the Council of Workers and Soldiers in Munich, 1919Date: 01.01.1919Image text: Reuter, Hermann Eisenhut, Joseph Feinhals, Ernst Niekisch, Georg Kandlbinder, Heinrich Suefl, Carl Kroepelin, Steinmetz (from left to right) at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Council of Workers and Soldiers.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00002180Members of the Council of Workers and Soldiers in Munich, 1919Reuter, Hermann Eisenhut, Joseph Feinhals, Ernst Niekisch, Georg Kandlbinder, Heinrich Suefl, Carl Kroepelin, Steinmetz (from left to right) at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Council of Workers and Soldiers.
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Headline: Demonstration of the workers' council in Munich, 1919Date: 01.02.1919Image text: Demonstration of the workers' council in Munich, Kurt Eisner (seated in the rear of the car) in February 1919. This is the last photograph of the murdered Bavarian prime minister.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00026890Demonstration of the workers' council in Munich, 1919Demonstration of the workers' council in Munich, Kurt Eisner (seated in the rear of the car) in February 1919. This is the last photograph of the murdered Bavarian prime minister.
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Headline: Max Levien speaks on the Oberwiesenfeld in Munich, 1919Date: 07.04.1919Image text: Dr. Max Levien, member of the KPD (Communist Party of Germany) and the Revolutionary Council of Workers, makes a speech about the Council system on the Oberwiesenfeld.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00002173Max Levien speaks on the Oberwiesenfeld in Munich, 1919Dr. Max Levien, member of the KPD (Communist Party of Germany) and the Revolutionary Council of Workers, makes a speech about the Council system on the Oberwiesenfeld.
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Headline: Announcement about the arming of workers in Munich, 1919Date: 14.04.1919Image text: Announcement of the Enforcement Council of the Council of Workers and Soldiers in Munich calling for the arming of workers and for weapons training for those who don't know how to use one.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00002170Announcement about the arming of workers in Munich, 1919Announcement of the Enforcement Council of the Council of Workers and Soldiers in Munich calling for the arming of workers and for weapons training for those who don't know how to use one.
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Headline: Call for a general strike in Munich, 1919Date: 14.04.1919Image text: A poster by the Vollzugsrat executive council and soldiers' councils in Munich on 14 April 1919 calls workers for a general strike which continued until 22 April.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00002166Call for a general strike in Munich, 1919A poster by the Vollzugsrat executive council and soldiers' councils in Munich on 14 April 1919 calls workers for a general strike which continued until 22 April.
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Headline: Ernst TollerDate: 01.01.1920Image text: Ernst Toller (1893-1939), a German playwright and member of the USPD, became chairman of the Bavarian Workers', Peasants' and Soldiers' Council after the death of Eisner. After the fall of the Soviet Republic Toller was sentenced to five years in prison.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00002161Ernst TollerErnst Toller (1893-1939), a German playwright and member of the USPD, became chairman of the Bavarian Workers', Peasants' and Soldiers' Council after the death of Eisner. After the fall of the Soviet Republic Toller was sentenced to five years in prison.
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Headline: Hugo Haase during a speech at the Tempelhof field in Berlin, 1918Date: 01.11.1918Image text: The leader of the USPD (Independent Social Democrats) and chairman of the Council of the People's Representatives, Hugo Haase, speaks in front of soldiers and workers at the Tempelhof field in Berlin.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00030671Hugo Haase during a speech at the Tempelhof field in Berlin, 1918The leader of the USPD (Independent Social Democrats) and chairman of the Council of the People's Representatives, Hugo Haase, speaks in front of soldiers and workers at the Tempelhof field in Berlin.
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Headline: Georg Ledebour speaks in the Berlin Lustgarten, 1918Date: 01.11.1918Image text: The chairman of the USPD (Independent Social Democrats), George Ledebour, speaks at a mass rally during the revolution in Berlin Lustgarten.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00030673Georg Ledebour speaks in the Berlin Lustgarten, 1918The chairman of the USPD (Independent Social Democrats), George Ledebour, speaks at a mass rally during the revolution in Berlin Lustgarten.
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Headline: Proclamation of the Bavarian Republic, 1918Date: 01.11.1918Image text: The message of the proclamation was stuck on the house walls of Munich on the night of 7 to 8 November, 1918 by members of the Arbeiter- und Soldatenrat (workers 'and soldiers' council).Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00294161Proclamation of the Bavarian Republic, 1918The message of the proclamation was stuck on the house walls of Munich on the night of 7 to 8 November, 1918 by members of the Arbeiter- und Soldatenrat (workers 'and soldiers' council).
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Headline: Leaflet of the Frankfurter Soldatenrat (Frankfurt Soldiers' Council), 1918Date: 01.11.1918Image text: On a leaflet, the Frankfurt Soldiers' Council shares the guidelines of the planned future action.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00294160Leaflet of the Frankfurter Soldatenrat (Frankfurt Soldiers' Council), 1918On a leaflet, the Frankfurt Soldiers' Council shares the guidelines of the planned future action.
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Headline: The Hamburg Town Hall, 1919Date: 01.06.1919Image text: View of the City Hall of Hamburg during the as part of the Suelzeunruhen (uprising).Photo: ScherlImage number: 00294337The Hamburg Town Hall, 1919View of the City Hall of Hamburg during the as part of the Suelzeunruhen (uprising).
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Headline: Aid station of the Workers' and Soldiers' council in the Reichstag, 1918Date: 01.11.1918Image text: German Revolution: In the reading room of the Reichstag the Berliner Workers' and Soldiers' Council has set up a provisions point.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00072399Aid station of the Workers' and Soldiers' council in the Reichstag, 1918German Revolution: In the reading room of the Reichstag the Berliner Workers' and Soldiers' Council has set up a provisions point.
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Headline: Meeting of the "Seven" Commission, 1918Date: 01.11.1918Image text: Meeting of the "Seven" Commission appointed by the Berlin Soldiers' Councils.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00294494Meeting of the "Seven" Commission, 1918Meeting of the "Seven" Commission appointed by the Berlin Soldiers' Councils.
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