While America has only elected one truly independent president with George Washington, the first six Chancellors of Germany (similar to the role of president or prime minister) belonged to no political party. The first to break the tradition was Georg von Hertling of Germany's Centre Party.
He looks very distinguished; interesting trivia too!
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Another interesting fact!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING THAT FACT
ReplyDeleteHe looks like a man with a mission!
ReplyDeletewow, interesting subjet!I didn´t know.Kisses:)
ReplyDeletenever new that, he looks like one not to be messed with.
ReplyDeleteSeems like people didn't smile much in old photos!
ReplyDeleteA politician without a party? What madness is this?
ReplyDeleteinteresting.
ReplyDeletenice sharing
ReplyDeleteNo political party? Imagine that! ;)
ReplyDeleteMartha took the words right out of my mouth - people always look cranky in old photos!!
ReplyDeleteSome people say the reason they always look upset is because they couldn't hold a smile long enough for the film to expose - it could take over a minute back then to take a photo. Probably though it was just because taking photos wasn't a normal thing then. People hadn't adopted the practice of smiling in photos yet and having your photo taken was a pretty serious thing, so it called for a serious pose/expression.
ReplyDeleteHaving a politician with no political party in office sounds good right now....
ReplyDeletewell then he's bravery sure does paid off huh
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