Ludwig Erhard, German Minister of Economic Affairs, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) 1963-1966. Leading the West German postwar economic reforms and economic recovery ("Wirtschaftswunder", German for "economic miracle") and promoter of the concept of the social market economy (soziale Marktwirtschaft). At the German Industries Fair. Berlin 1952.
Ludwig Erhard, German Minister of Economic Affairs and the architect of the postwar "Wirtschaftswunder" (economic miracle), is captured at the German Industries Fair in Berlin, 1952. The heavyset minister (right) smiles warmly while engaged in an amicable conversation. To their left, a man in military uniform observes the interaction, while another guest seated in an armchair looks on. In the background, heraldic shields are mounted on the wall, contributing to the professional atmosphere of the formal event.
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