Election of Friedrich Ebert

Date: February 11, 1919 • Location: Berlin, Germany

Friedrich Ebert was elected the provisional president of Germany by the Weimar National Assembly.

Friedrich Ebert was a German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) who served as the first president of Germany from 1919 until his death in 1925.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Germany's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.