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Liberation ceremonies and reinstatement of the police in the Rhineland

German policemen salute in the direction of the "Deutsches Eck" (German Corner) near Koblenz, 1929

After the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, the German Schutzpolizisten (policemen) also returned to their cities. Here, six policemen celebrate the liberation from the Allies, militarily greeting and saluting the German Corner near Koblenz from the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.

Pilots listening to a speech during a liberation ceremony in Cologne before their deployment, 1930

In the course of a ceremony on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, 56 pilots flew with sport aircrafts from Cologne to Trier. Here, the pilots before the start of their flight during the welcome address of the president of the Prussian Rhine Province, Johannes Fuchs.

Entry of policemen into the city of Mainz, 1930

After the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, German policemen were allowed to enter the city again. Several hundreds of Shupos were crossing the Rheinbruecke (bridge on the Rhine) while being cheered by the enthusiastic population in Mainz.

Title page of the Cologne "Volkszeitung" on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, 1930

Using the headline "Free, free, free is the Rhine" and a large portrait of the President of the Reich, Paul von Hindenburg, the newspaper writes about the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland and the subsequent liberation ceremonies.

Lyrics of a song on the occasion of the evacuation of the Rhineland, around 1930

On the occasion of the liberation of the Rhineland, several songs were composed. Here is the lyrics of a song with the title "Mir freie uns" (undated photo).

Sign for the liberation ceremony of the Rhineland at a tailoring school, 1930

This sign was displayed by the Allies on the occasion of the evacuation of the Rhineland at the tailoring school: "1918 - The Rhine is free and so shall it remain-1930."

President Hindenburg at a liberation ceremony on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, around 1930

In the forefield of the celebration, Reich President Paul von Hindenburg welcomes the assembled veterans of the World War (undated photo).

Ceremony on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland in Cologne, around 1930

The evacuation of the Rhineland was celebrated with a big ceremony in the city hall in Cologne. President Paul von Hindenburg was also present, he greeted the liberated inhabitants of the Rhineland.

Reich president Hindenburg at the Cologne Cathedral, 1930

During the celebration held on the occasion of the evacuation of the Rhineland, President Paul von Hindenburg also visited a service in Cologne.

Hindenburg 's arrival at the liberation ceremony in Mainz, around 1930

President Paul von Hindenburg is received with military honors on his arrival in Mainz (undated photo).

Hindenburg at the liberation ceremony in Aachen, around 1930

During the evacuation of the Allied forces from the Rhineland, a ceremony was held in Aachen, at which Hindenburg passes by a cheering crowd and parading soldiers in a car.

President Hindenburg at the liberation ceremony in Speyer, around 1930

President Paul von Hindenburg driving through the streets of Speyer during the ceremonies held on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland (undated photo).

Liberation ceremony in Aachen, around 1930

President of the Reich, Paul von Hindenburg, participated in the liberation ceremony after the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland. The city ??was decorated with garlands and flags to celebrate the day.

Arrival of Reich President Paul von Hindenburg in Wiesbaden, around 1930

The Reich President was greeted with cheers and waving flags, at the ceremony held on the occasion of the evacuation of the Rhineland after the Allies had cleared the last occupation zones. Here, on his arrival at the Kulturhaus Wiesbaden. The pillared entrance portal is decorated with the Latin words "Aquis Mattiacis".

Liberation ceremony on the occasion of the evacuation of the Allied forces from the Rhineland in Speyer, 1930

View of the celebrating crowd from the town hall in Speyer. On the cathedral square the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland was celebrated with a brass band and the raising of flags. The windows of the surrounding houses were decorated with garlands and wreaths.

Address by Reich President Paul von Hindenburg on the occasion of the evacuation of the Allied forces from the Rhineland in Speyer, around 1930

Hindenburg (2nd from the balcony) giving a speech to the people from the town hall standing under a picture of the Reichsadler (imperial eagle).

Evening ceremonies on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland in Mainz, around 1930

The departure of the Allied occupation troops was celebrated in front of the magnificently illuminated Stadthalle in Mainz.

Street scene during the liberation ceremony in Trier, around 1930

In order to celebrate the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, the streets of Trier were decorated with flags and garlands. Despite the rain, many people came to the streets to celebrate.

The Wiesbaden police president Otto Froitzheim at the liberation ceremony in Wiesbaden, around 1930

The well-known tennis player and police president of Wiesbaden was allowed to hold a speech at the ceremony of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland. He was transported in a carriage decorated with flowers and flags. Here he greets the crowd.

Reich Minister Treviranus giving a speech in the liberated Speyer, 1930

During the ceremony of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, the minister of the occupied territories, Gottfried Treviranus (on the left with his back to the camera), gave a speech in front of the cathedral.

Entry of policemen in Mainz, around 1930

Along with the cheers of the masses, waving flags and a marching band, several policemen enter Mainz. They were the first German policemen who came to the city after the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland and were greeted enthusiastically by a large crowd.

President Paul von Hindenburg giving a speech at the liberation ceremony in Aachen, 1930

The President gives a speech to the people from a balcony. The city celebrated the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland and the withdrawal of the last occupation soldiers from the city.

President Paul von Hindenburg at the liberation ceremony in Trier, 1930

A liberation ceremony was held in Trier on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland. The President of the Reich was celebrated by the crowds on his arrival in the city, which was decorated with flags.

Entry of the Schutzpolizisten (policemen) in Mainz, 1930

After the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, the Schutzpolizisten (policemen) march in the city of Mainz with the imperial flag and the Hessian state flag, where they are received enthusiastically.

Liberation ceremony in the decorated Mainz, 1930

On the occasion of the ceremonies of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, Mainz was decorated with flags and garlands to celebrate the arrival of Reich President Paul von Hindenburg.

Liberation ceremony in the city hall of Cologne, 1930

More than 8,000 people, along with Reich President Paul von Hindenburg, took part in a celebration of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland in the city hall of Koeln.

National associations welcome Reich President Hindeburg on his arrival to the liberation ceremony in Cologne, 1930

With flags and banners with the Maltese cross on them, the members of several national associations march to welcome Reich President Paul von Hindenburg. The President of the Reich had come to Cologne to the liberation ceremonies held on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland. On the left in the background the Cologne Cathedral.

President Paul von Hindenburg welcomes old veterans and generals in front of the Bonn Hauptbahnhof, around 1930

The President of the Reich, who had come to Bonn for the liberation ceremony following the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, was received at the train station by the World War Veterans and Generals, and was greeted militarily.

The population of Saarbruecken expressing faithfulness, around 1930

After the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, celebrations took place throughout the Rhineland. A rally was held in Saarbruecken on the occasion of the liberation ceremony in Trier in which the population expressed their loyalty to Germany.

Liberation ceremony in Prachtsrasse "Unter den Linden" in Berlin, around 1930

A celebration was held on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland. The enthusiastic crowd lined up for the parading German troops. The soldiers marched through the crowd with a brass band across the city.

Hindenburg holding a speech at the liberation ceremony in Mainz, around 1930

A large celebration was held in the Mainz city hall on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland. Paul von Hindenburg (left) held a speech before high city dignitaries.

Liberation ceremony in Mainz, around 1930

In the city hall in Mainz, a large ceremonial act was held on the occasion of the Allied Liberation of Rhineland. Several high dignitaries and politicians held a speech there.

Liberation ceremony in Mainz, around 1930

A large ceremonial act was held for the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland in the Mainz Stadthalle. Several high dignitaries and politicians held a speech. A view of the audience during a speech.

Young people pledge allegiance to Reich President Hindenburg in Wiesbaden, around 1930

Some youths show their oath of allegiance with a hand sign during a road trip through Wiesbaden on the occasion of the liberation ceremony following the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland.

Liberation celebration at the Niederwald monument at Ruedesheim am Rhein, around 1930

In the course of the liberation ceremonies of the Allied Evacuation of the Rhineland, many people rush to the Niederwald monument to celebrate the end of the occupation and to recall the unification of Germany.

Entry of policemen in Mainz, around 1930

After the Allied Evacuation of the Rhineland, German policemen could finally enter the city again. With the imperial flag and the Hessian state flag, they marched into the city, accompanied by the jubilant population.

Liberation ceremony in the court of the town hall of Koblenz, around 1930

In the course of the liberation ceremony of the Allied Evacuation of Rhineland, the fire department marched in the courtyard of the town hall with a brass band.

Paul von Hindenburg in Mainz, 1930

After the clearing of the Rhineland President of the Reich Paul von Hindenburg unveils a monument to soldiers killed in action on Schillerplatz in Mainz.

The German flag hoisted on the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress near Koblenz, 1929

After the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, the German flag was hoisted again in the formerly occupied territories, as seen here on the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress near Koblenz.

German constables at Deutsches Eck, 1929

After the pull-out of the French troops German constables take over the guard on the stronghold on the Rhine.

Hoisting of the imperial flag at the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress near Koblenz, 1929

After the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland, the imperial flag was hoisted on the Ehrenbretsstein Fortress at midnight from November the 30th to December the 1st. Policemen and the constabulary were saluting during the hoisiting.

President Hindenburg in the streets of Mainz around 1930

The President of the Reich publicly celebrated the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland together with the population. Here he is driving in an open car through the streets of Mainz (undated photo).