Das Zentrumspartei: Kinder, Küche, Kirche
~Franz von Papen
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Das Zentrumspartei: Kinder, Küche, Kirche
~Franz von Papen
With respect of Lachenmayer's decision of declination, I now must turn my nomination for Chancellor to the head of one of our coalition allies, Franz von Papen.
-Friedrich Ebert
-Friedrich Ebert
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Name: Hans Stahlsohn
Born: August 7th, 1900 (19)
Political Party: Independent
Bio: Born to an unknown mother and father in Saarbrücken, Hans grew up as an orphaned childworker in the steel factories during the booming years prior to the war. When the war erupted in 1914, Hans was too young to join, but continued to fund the war effort by working in the steel mills, which had been newly geared to wartime use.
On August 8th, 1916, Hans enlisted lying that his age was 19. He was transferred to the 5. Armee and received a baptism of fire during the French counterattack on Fort Souville (which was captured two weeks earlier in a German Offensive). He was noted by his commanding officer Feldwebelleutnant Franz Haafer on November 15th, 1916 for being "...quite popular with the men, he is becoming a spokesman for the lower classes that make up the enlistedmen in this regiment. He needs to be watched and punished if necessary for promoting overly open and original thought within the enlistedmen."
He was captured on December 16th, 1916 by French forces falling the final push of the Verdun Campaign. During which he met and became friends with many men from various parts of Germany. It was during this time incarcerated that he learned to read and write. Just prior to his release, he was elected as the Head of Enlistedmen in Block 3A of the prison camp he resided in.
When the war ended, he was one of the many men who found himself out of work and disenfranchised. He left his home of Saarbrucken to Essen, where he had met fellow steel workers during his incarceration. There he talked his way into a job. However life seemed to have a different plan for Hans, as he was quickly approached by unionists who sought to have him become Spokesman of the Stahlarbeiter Gewerkschaft - Essen. Not the most politically oriented, he first opposed the idea, but was convinced by his war buddies.
In the 1919 election, to his own surprise (as he did not have prior knowledge) he was elected en masse by the Stahlarbeiter Gewerkschaft - Essen in order to represent the workers and city of Essen.
Titles
Private in the German Military: 1916-1918
Head of Enlistedmen - Block 3A: 1918
Spokesman of the Steel Workers of the City of Essen: 1918-present
Representative of Essen: 1919-present
Private in the German Military: 1916-1918
Head of Enlistedmen - Block 3A: 1918
Spokesman of the Steel Workers of the City of Essen: 1918-present
Representative of Essen: 1919-present
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((Unfortunately, Coldfront hasn't been working for me at all for some time now, so I will be unable to join.))
I accept the nomination as Chancellor.
-Franz von Papen;
Chancellor of the Republic
-Franz von Papen;
Chancellor of the Republic
Münchner Beobachter, February 11th, 1919
The German Worker's Party grows
Written by Otto Heimlager,
Written by Otto Heimlager,
Today Chairman of the Deutsches Arbeiterpartei, Anton Drexler, announced that Hans Frederick Hohlenberg has joined the German Worker's Party. H.F.H. steps into a position as Vice-chairman of the party, and the supporters of Herr Hohlenberg are supposed to follow, thereby dramatically increasing the number of members, and perhaps more importantly, the number of chairs in the Reichstag.
This establishes the DAP firmly as a party in German politics, even if it remains one of the smaller parties.
Herr Drexler held a speech as part of the announcement, in which he stated that this was an important step for Germany. He also promised that a party program would be announced for the growing party. Lastly he spoke of support for the growing discontent, stating that the German Worker's Party would promote the rights of the working classes.
As Chancellor of Germany I, in conjunction with Chairman Ebert, announce that the DAP is formally banned and ordered to dissolve along with all her assets; which are to be requisitioned by the state. In other news I am pleased to announce a policy of cooperation with the military which is the very backbone of our nation. The wounds inflicted by the traitors can never heal without a united Germany and I beseech all to forget their partisanship and partake in a Government of National Unity so that Germany may move forwards as a nation. The efforts by the army in the Baltic will be duly supported as vital to our foreign policy.
-Franz von Papen
-Franz von Papen
Hans, noticeably nervous and out of his depth, stands up with a handwritten proposal, badly written on a piece of scrap paper he found
The German Code of Rights
I. All Germans are equal in the eyes of God, the Government, and the Supreme Court
II. All Germans are entitled to wages needed to eat atleast one (1) meal a day
III. All Germans are able to express themselves politically and religiously without violent recourse
IV. All Germans are able to gather and protest without violent recourse
V. All Germans are able to gain legal counsel when arrested
VI. All Germans are allowed to know the reasoning for their arrest
VIII. All Germans are free from unlawful seizure of personal property
IX. All Germans are free to exercise their religious beliefs without violent recourse
The German Code of Rights
I. All Germans are equal in the eyes of God, the Government, and the Supreme Court
II. All Germans are entitled to wages needed to eat atleast one (1) meal a day
III. All Germans are able to express themselves politically and religiously without violent recourse
IV. All Germans are able to gather and protest without violent recourse
V. All Germans are able to gain legal counsel when arrested
VI. All Germans are allowed to know the reasoning for their arrest
VIII. All Germans are free from unlawful seizure of personal property
IX. All Germans are free to exercise their religious beliefs without violent recourse
As former Secretary of the Interior and for the Treasury, I iterate that I will be happy to serve under any government led by the honorable Chancellor Papen. I also applaud the Chairman and Chancellor on taking decisive action against the fascists who insist on blocking God's will that Germany be ruled by our Kaiser. I echo Papen's call for National Unity and urge my party leader, Graf Karl Ludwig von Mudra und zu Hellefurst to announce our party's participation in this government.
I also throw my full support behind The German Code of Rights knowing full well that all Germans are deserving of these rights.
I also throw my full support behind The German Code of Rights knowing full well that all Germans are deserving of these rights.
~Karl Helfferich
Hohlenberg takes a second from his questioning.
My, my, Herr Stahlsohn is eager to assist the German people forward. I find his Rights a satisfactory addition, and the proper path of governmental goals, the supporting of the people.
My, my, Herr Stahlsohn is eager to assist the German people forward. I find his Rights a satisfactory addition, and the proper path of governmental goals, the supporting of the people.
I would also like to express my willingness to serve as a member of the government. I would also like to throw my support behind the German Code of Rights, tough times lay ahead of us and the German people need all the protection they can get.
Sons of the Reich, these are dire times, so I plead with you to hear my declaration! Deutchand, our dearest homeland, has been assaulted by our own elected politicians, in a most accursed action of hatred, just as the Deutsches Heer was on its forward march to Paris! Our dearest Kaiser, the Emperor of all Germany, has been thrown out by the Marxists, all of whom desire nothing but their own political advancement, caring nothing for the people of Germany. This terrible back-stab, was obviously orchestrated by revolutionary traitors, and only by the luck of the people, does Germany stand as a Republic, not a Commune such as the desire of the SPD and the Communists.
The German National People's Party, is the only proper way to salvation, to save the dearest Germany from the remnants of the Spartacist uprising, which shall remain as residue until the glorious Kaiser is restored to his glorious Reich! So join with the DNVP, and let us put down these evil, satanic, Marxists, that will grin at the day our state splinters!
The German National People's Party, is the only proper way to salvation, to save the dearest Germany from the remnants of the Spartacist uprising, which shall remain as residue until the glorious Kaiser is restored to his glorious Reich! So join with the DNVP, and let us put down these evil, satanic, Marxists, that will grin at the day our state splinters!
((As I depart this game, with a ban on my party, which seems deeply irrational and based on some actual future events, I would like to point out that at this point DAP is but one of many parties that are national socialist. The party supported primarily the middle class and wanted to give welfare to the German people. It was not until the 1930s that the party became fascist.))
With the new Chancellor chosen, ready to set up the new government, Friedrich felt pleased with himself on his first decision as Head of State. However, after immediate out-lash from the far-right DNVP, Friedrich sighed and walked outside of the Reichstag to get some fresh air. Waiting there were two schoolboys, sons of SPD members waiting for their fathers. The two boys soon recognized and nervously shook Friedrich's hand. "Mr. Ebert," one of the cheerful boys said. "What is going to happen to Germany now that the war is over?"
"By my word, my promise, my honor, Germany will be democratic. It is not making Germany a democracy which is hard, it is keeping it one. In that building over there, lies the heart of Germany's legislative branch. Yet, it unfortunately remains divided. Some parties support rely on weakening other ones, and making claims and raves that surely never holds true. Some even promise things that we already do, but plan to do it "better" than we can. Others, however, rely on their achievements, their accomplishments, their goals, and loyal members and supporters to run a political party. With the SPD party in power, we have proof of our progress! Across the World, democracy is rising as the very best system of government. Germany, as the best nation of the World, should and shall become democratic. The war, provoked by aggression, has only slowed this progress. The "stab-in-the-back" myth invented by the far-right has also slightly slowed our progress of democracy and freedom. Ask yourself, who is really betraying Germany?"
"But in our darkest hour, a new light shines over the horizon, a new German Republic, a greater Germany!"
When Friedrich looked around, the group of two boys had became a small crowd. Ebert waved and dismissed the crowd, then reentered the Reichstag.
"By my word, my promise, my honor, Germany will be democratic. It is not making Germany a democracy which is hard, it is keeping it one. In that building over there, lies the heart of Germany's legislative branch. Yet, it unfortunately remains divided. Some parties support rely on weakening other ones, and making claims and raves that surely never holds true. Some even promise things that we already do, but plan to do it "better" than we can. Others, however, rely on their achievements, their accomplishments, their goals, and loyal members and supporters to run a political party. With the SPD party in power, we have proof of our progress! Across the World, democracy is rising as the very best system of government. Germany, as the best nation of the World, should and shall become democratic. The war, provoked by aggression, has only slowed this progress. The "stab-in-the-back" myth invented by the far-right has also slightly slowed our progress of democracy and freedom. Ask yourself, who is really betraying Germany?"
"But in our darkest hour, a new light shines over the horizon, a new German Republic, a greater Germany!"
When Friedrich looked around, the group of two boys had became a small crowd. Ebert waved and dismissed the crowd, then reentered the Reichstag.
((It still is possible for you to continue the game. You could technically remain an independent until a given time, then you could attempt to "resurrect" your former party.))
Hohlenberg watched Herr Ebert return from who-knows-what shenanigans.
"Perhaps our Herr Ebert can provide justification for the DAP's ban?"
"Perhaps our Herr Ebert can provide justification for the DAP's ban?"