Word: reichstagers
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Time came round when Chancellor Hans Luther led his Cabinet into the Reichstag to ask for a vote of confidence, made necessary by the recent election of Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg as President (TIME...
...Before the Reichstag went Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg, President-elect of Germany, dressed in frock coat, black satin tie, patent leather shoes-a civilian, but one who looked a soldier from toes to hair. His entrance was greeted by shouts from the Communists, but the old soldier seemed not to be aware of their existence. He then subscribed to the oath of office...
...elect, a torrent of letters and telegrams, many from U. S. business men, swamped the post office and almost drowned the aged Field Marshal with congratulations. Chancellor Hans Luther was an early caller and, after a short interview, followed by a consultation with his colleagues, he announced in the Reichstag that his Cabinet would remain in office...
...spite of many rumors, and French charges, that the President-elect is likely to use his powers to aid the homecoming of the Hohenzollerns, his powers are strictly limited. He receives diplomats and State visitors, dissolves the Reichstag (but only on the recommendation of the Chancellor), signs treaties, acts and other instruments which, however, are not valid without the signature of the Chancellor or the responsible Cabinet Minister. The President makes all appointments on the Chancellor's suggestion, does not choose Cabinet Ministers, but does appoint the Chancellor. His one unrestricted right is that of dismissing the Cabinet...
Owing to the overcrowding of a pontoon, 84 Reichswehr soldiers lost their lives in the swift River Weser during Army maneuvers. The Reichstag held a "mourning session," flags were at half mast all over Germany...