Friedrich Ebert

Friedrich Ebert was a German politician who led the Social Democratic Party and became the first President of Germany after World War I, serving from 1919 until his death in 1925. He played a key role in transitioning Germany from a monarchy to a republic and worked to stabilize the country during a tumultuous period that included economic hardship and political unrest. Ebert aimed to promote democratic ideals and social reform, but his tenure also involved difficult decisions, including dealing with left-wing uprisings and maintaining civil order. His leadership helped shape the early years of the Weimar Republic.