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Conference of the Allies in Paris, 1919

Even before the peace conference of Versailles with German participation, the victorious powers met for a preliminary conference in Paris in February 1919. The picture shows the opening session in the Clock Room of the French Foreign Ministry.

German delegation for the peace negotiations at Versailles, 1919

The members of the German delegation at the peace negotiations at Versailles, from left: Prof. Dr. Walther Schuecking, Reich Minister of Post Johannes Giesberts, Reich Minister of Justice Dr. Otto Landsberg, Head of the German delegation, Foreign Minister Ulrich Graf Brockdorff-Rantzau, President of the Prussian State Assembly Robert Leinert, Dr. Karl Melchior.

Joseph Wirth, Konstantin Fehrenbach and Walter Simons in Versailles, 1919

The German delegation after the first meeting of the peace negotiations of Versailles. From left to right: Joseph Wirth, Konstantin Fehrenbach and Walter Simons.

German delegation at the Versailles peace negotiations, 1919

Walter Simons (left) and Karl Freiherr von Lersner (right), members of the German negotiating delegation in Versailles, leave the conference hall after signing the response.

Meeting in the office for the Versailles peace negotiations in Berlin, 1919

Meeting of the branch of the Foreign Office in Berlin, which is responsible for the preparation of the peace negotiations in Versailles.

German delegation before leaving for Versailles, 1919

The six main German delegates, who participated as observers in the peace negotiations in Versailles. From left to right: Professor Schuecking, Reich Minister of the Post Giesberts, Dr. Otto Landsberg, Count Ulrich Brockdorff-Rantzau, President Leinert and Dr. Karl Melchior.

Departure of the German delegation to the peace conference at Versailles, 1919

Departure of the German delegates, who participated as observers in the peace negotiations in Versailles.

Accommodation of the German delegation at the peace conference of Versailles, 1919

The Hotel of the Reservoirs in Versailles, where the German delegates were housed during the peace negotiations. The building is the former residence of Madame de Pompadour.

The German delegation at the peace conference in Versailles, 1919

The German delegation at the peace negotiations in Versailles are photographed in front of their hotel. From left to right: Leinert, Karl Melchior, Giesberts, Count Ulrich Brockdorff-Rantzau, Dr. Otto Lansberg, Professor Schuecking.

Telegraph Agency of the German delegation at the Versailles Conference, 1919

Tent with a gasoline engine, for charging the collectors for the telegraphing of the latest messages to Germany, during the peace negotiations at Versailles.

German press representatives at the peace conference in Versailles, 1919

The German press representatives at the peace negotiations in Versailles in their working room in the hotel room of the reservoir.

Hermann Mueller

Hermann Mueller (1876-1931), German politician of the SPD. The politician signed as Foreign Minister the Treaty of Versailles and took over twice the Office of the Reich Chancellor.

German delegation in Versailles, 1919

The German delegation passes the french guards in Versailles.

German telegram office during the Versailles conference, 1919

View of a room which the German delegation could use to send telegrams during the peace negotiations in Versailles.

Original page from the "covering letter" of the Versailles Treaty, 1919

Original page from the "covering letter" of the Versailles Treaty, as it was transferred by the Entente for the unconditional answer "yes" or "no". The handwritten improved side affects private German property abroad.

Georges Clemenceau, Woodrow Wilson and Lloyd George, 1919

French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau (third from right) with US President Woodrow Wilson and British Prime Minister Lloyd George at the Peace Conference in Versailles, 1919

David Lloyd George and Arthur James Earl of Balfour in Paris, 1919

The British delegates at a conference in advance of the peace negotiations of Versailles leave the conference premises in Paris: Prime Minister David Lloyd George (4th from left) and Foreign Minister Arthur James Earl of Balfour (4th from right).

Spectators in front of the Quai d'Orsay in Paris, 1919

Spectators at the fence in front of the French Foreign Ministry in Paris, where a conference of the victorious powers was held even before the peace negotiations in Versailles.

Ulrich Graf Brockdorff-Rantzau before leaving for Versailles, 1919

The head of the German peace delegation at the negotiations in Versailles, Ulrich Graf Brockdorff-Rantzau (on the train) at the station before the departure for Paris.

Peace negotiations at Versailles, 1919

The peace negotiations at Versailles in the Trianon Palace Hotel in Versailles. Georges Clemenceau (far right) speaks to the German delegation who are sitting at the table across from him. Of him to see, from left: Head of Delegation Ulrich Graf Brockdorff-Rantzau, Reich Minister of Post Johann Giesberts and Prof. Dr. Walther Schuecking.

The german peace-delegation in Versailles, 1919

The german peace-delegation in Versaillesbefore departing to the hotel Trianon. from left to right: President Leinert, Dr. Karl Melchior, Post Minister Johannes Giesberts, leader of the Germen delegation and foreign minister Dr. Ulrich Graf Brockdorff-Rantzau, minister Dr. Otto Landsberg and Prof. Dr. Schuecking.

The German peace delegation in Versailles, 1919

The German delegation at the peace negotiations in Versailles before the departure to the Hotel Trianon, where they received the claims which were drawn up by the victors. From left to right: Leinert, Karl Melchior, Giesberts, Count Ulrich Brockdorff-Rantzau, Otto Landsberg, Professor Schuecking.

The Treaty of Versailles is handed over to the German delegation, 1919

The Treaty of Versailles is handed over to the german delegation in the Hotel Trianon.

In front of the auditorium of the National Library in Berlin, 1919

In the auditorium of the Berlin National Library a protest meeting was held on 12 May 1919, during which Prime Minister Philipp Scheidemann pronounced before the National Assembly against the adoption of the Treaty of Versailles.

Carl Bosch before leaving for Versailles, 1919

The chemist and chairman of the BASF Carl Bosch (right) belongs as expert of the chemical industry to a group of Germans who will be delegated to the preliminary consultations for the Versailles Treaty. He travels together with director Schmitz (left) and Professor Bier to Versailles.

Honor guard marches to the Foreign Office in Paris, 1919

During the peace conference, a guard of honor marches to the Foreign Office in Paris.

Room in the Hotel Trianon during the peace conference of Versailles, 1919

The room in the Hotel Trianon in Versailles, in which the transfer of the peace requirements to the German delegates was held.

Spectators in front of the Hotel Trianon in Versailles, 1919

Spectators in front of the Hotel Trianon, where the negotiations during the Versailles Peace Conference took place.

Members of the German delegation in Versailles, 1919

The members of the German delegation at the peace negotiations in Versailles in front of their hotel in the Rue des Reservoirs.

German courier at the peace conference at Versailles, 1919

During the peace negotiations in Versailles, a courier leaves the Hotel Trianon, who brings the conditions of peace in the car to Berlin.

House of the German delegation during the peace conference of Versailles, 1919

Accommodation of the German delegates during the peace negotiations of Versailles in the Rue des Reservoirs.

Woodrow Wilson in the car during the peace conference of Versailles, 1919

The American President Thomas Woodrow Wilson in the car after a meeting in the Hotel Trianon during the peace negotiations in Versailles.

Members of a political commission in Versailles, 1919

Members of a political commission at the peace negotiations in Versailles during a meeting (front left to right): von Stockhammer, General Hans von Seeckt, Privy Counselor Hardt, Minister von Haniel and counselor of legation Baron von Lersner.

Departure of the German delegation from the Versailles Conference, 1919

Departure of the German delegation at the peace negotiations at Versailles. Ulrich Graf Brockdorff-Rantzau (2nd from right) and Baron von Lersner (3rd from right) at the station of Noisy le Roi.

Kurt Freiherr von Lersner signs the protocol for the Versailles Peace Conference, 1920

Kurt Freiherr von Lersner by order of the German Reich government signs the negotiating protocol for the Versailles Peace Conference in the Quai d'Orsay.

The Peace Conference of Versailles, 1919

The peace treaty is handed over to the German delegation in a room of the Trianon at Versailles. In the center, Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau, the German delegation leader and his companions. At the table behind, the German Secretary of the Foreign Office.

Woodrow Wilson and Georges Clemenceau signing the Treaty of Versailles, 1919

The american president Woodrow Wilson and the french president Georges Clemenceau (in the middle of the table) sign the Treaty of Versailles in the Hall of Mirrors.

Signing of the Treaty of Versailles, 1919

The German Foreign Minister Hermann Mueller and the Minister of Transport Johannes Bell sign the Treaty of Versailles. Hundreds of people are present in the Mirror Hall of Versailles. The German National Assembly has authorized the government to sign only after weeks of struggle.

Onlookers before the National Theater, 1919

Prime Minister Philipp Heinrich Scheidemann speaks against the adoption of the Versailles Treaty. This dispute led to the break-up of the first government of the new republic and remained an everlasting issue until 1933. This photograph shows the agitated people waiting in front of the National Theater.

Konstantin Fehrenbach, Walter Simons, Otto Geßler in Spa, 1920

The german delegation discuss in Spa about the realization of the Treaty of Versailles and the reparations.

Hungarian delegates leave the palace in Versailles, 1920

The Hungarian delegates leave the palace in Versailles after the signing of the connection protocol to the Treaty of Versailles.

David Lloyd George during the Paris Peace Conference, 1919

The British Prime Minister David Lloyd George (left) on a walk during the Paris Peace Conference. On 18 January 1919 the representatives of the victorious allied powers of the First World War counsel on the peace treaties. Besides the issue of dealing with the main opponents of the war Germany and Austria-Hungary, the focus of the debate was the complete reorganization of Central and Eastern Europe .

David Lloyd George on the way to the Paris Peace Conference, 1919

David Lloyd George on the way to peace negotiations in Paris. Lloyd George, here on the deck of the destroyer "Termagant", is accompanied by his daughter Olwen Evans Darey on his arrival on the boat.

Versailles peace treaty 1919

Versailles peace treaty 1919, international conferences and treaties

Versailles peace treaty 1919

Versailles peace treaty 1919, international conferences and treaties

Versailles peace treaty 1919

Versailles peace treaty 1919, international conferences and treaties

Versailles peace treaty 1919

Versailles peace treaty 1919, international conferences and treaties

German delegation in Versailles, 1919

Urlich Graf von Brockdorf-Rantzau after leaving the special train in the station of Vaucresson near Paris to accept the terms of the contract.

Ulrich Graf von Brockdorf-Rantzau at the Treaty of Versailles 1919

Arrival of the German delegation to the peace negotiations in Versaiiles. Ulrich Graf von Brockdorf-Rantzau leaves the special train.

Treaty of Versailles 1919 - German delegation

Departure of the German delegation to the peace negotiations in Versailles.

Signing of the Versailles Treaty by Mueller and Bell

The German Foreign Minister Hermann Mueller and Transport Minister Dr. Bell sign the Treaty of Versailles in the castle's Hall of Mirrors.

Mueller signs the Treaty of Versailles

Foreign Minister Hermann Mueller signed the Treaty of Versailles, behind him stands Transport Minister Dr. Bell.

German postal workers at the peace negotiations at Versailles, 1919

Group photo of the German postal officials at the Versailles peace negotiations, among them is in the front row Reich Minister of the Post Giesberts (3rd from left) and upper post-inspector Walther (4th from left).

Treaty of Versailles, 1919

The Treaty of Versailles ending the First World War was signed on June 28, 1919 in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. An official of the French Foreign Ministry shows the last page of the document with the signatures of the representatives of the Allied Powers.

Versailles peace treaty 1919 - document and signatures

Versailles peace treaty 1919 - document and signatures, international conferences treaties

Versailles peace treaty 1919 - document and signatures

Versailles peace treaty 1919 - document and signatures, international conferences treaties

Signing of the peace protocol of Versailles

Seals and signatures of the representatives of the major powers under the Peace Treaty of Versailles. From top: David Lloyd George and Georges Clemenceau.

Versailles peace treaty 1919 - document and signatures

Versailles peace treaty 1919 - document and signatures, international conferences treaties

Versailles peace treaty 1919 - document and signatures

Versailles peace treaty 1919 - document and signatures, international conferences treaties

Versailles peace treaty 1919

Versailles peace treaty 1919, international conferences and treaties

Treaty of Versailles, 1919

Treaty of Versailles, 1919: Title page from the Berliner Lokal-Anzeiger with the headline: The review of the Versailles Treaty draft.

Caricature from the "Simplicissimus"

A cartoon of the artist Trost on reparations the Treaty of Versailles in the "Simplicissimus", which appeared in the edition of 24.06.1919. Text: "Just wait, as soon as we have delivered hundreds of billions, we can eat again".

Cartoon commenting on the Treaty of Versailles, 1919

Cartoon of the magazine 'Simplicissimus', 1919. The 'winners' of the first world war, Wilson, Clemenceau and Lloyd Georg don´t let the German any choice.

German delegation after the signing of the Peace Treaty of Versailles, 1919

The German delegates at the peace negotiations in Versailles leave the Palace of Versailles after the signing of the contract.

Scheidemann opposes the adoption of the Versailles Treaty, 1919

Prime Minister Philipp Heinrich Scheidemann speaks against the adoption of the Treaty of Versailles in a protest meeting. This dispute breaks up the first government of the new republic. Up until 1933 this repeatedly led to internal political tensions.

Minister President Scheidemann is against the Versailles Treaty, 1919

Prime Minister Philipp Heinrich Scheidemann speaks before the National Assembly against the adoption of the Versailles Treaty at a protest meeting in the auditorium of the Berlin National Library. The dispute over the adoption has caused the government to break in two. This dispute lasts until 1933.

Scheidemann speaks against the Versailles Treaty, 1919

Prime Minister Philipp Heinrich Scheidemann speaks against the adoption of the Versailles Treaty at a protest meeting of the National Assembly. The dispute breaks up the first government of the new republic. This dispute last until 1933.

Scheidemann opposes the adoption of the Versailles Treaty, 1919

At the protest meeting in the auditorium of the Berlin National Library, Prime Minister Philipp Heinrich Scheidemann spoke against the adoption of the Versailles Treaty before the National Assembly. The dispute over the adoption has caused the government to break in two. This dispute lasts until 1933.

Scheidemann against the Versailles Treaty, 1919

National Assembly at Weimar, 1919

Spectators at the National Assembly in Weimar. The Assembly is discussing the right of the government of Gustav Bauer (SPD) to sign the Treaty of Versailles.

Onlookers waiting before the National Theater, 1919

Prime Minister Philipp Heinrich Scheidemann speaks against the adoption of the Treaty of Versailles in a protest meeting in front of the National Assembly. This photograph shows onlookers who wait for the end of the session of the National Assembly.

Sealed government quarter during the signing of the Versailles Treaty, 1919

Many Germans protested against the signing of the treaty, which is why the government secured the government quarter with the castle by means of the Reichswehr and barbed wire.

Protest demonstration against the Versailles Treaty in Berlin, 1919

Protest demonstration against the Versailles Treaty at the Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. The people protest especially against the intended territorial concessions.

Arrival of the German peace delegation in Vaucresson near Versailles, 1919

In the middle (with a bright hat) Count Ulrich von Brockdorff-Rantzau, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The German peace delegation shortly before their departure to Versailles, 1919

Members of the German peace delegation in Versailles, from the left: Prof. Walther Schuecking, David Giesberts, Otto Landsberg, Count Ulrich von Brockdorff-Rantzau (delegation leader), Robert Leinert, Dr. Carl Melchior.

The German peace delegation in Versailles, 1919

The German negotiators before leaving the hotel Trianon. From left to right: Robert Leinert, Carl Melchior, David Giesbert, Ulrich von Brockdorff-Rantzau (delegation leader), Otto Landsberg, Dr. Walter Schuecking.

Ulrich von Brockdorff-Rantzau, 1919

Departure of the German peace delegation from Berlin to Versailles. Here in the window of a railroad car, Count Urlich von Brockdorff-Rantzau, head of the delegation.