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Germany. Congress of Gotha, 1875
Germany. Congress of Gotha, 1875, where was founded the German Socialist Party (SPD). Reminder sheet with portrait of Marx and Lassalle at the centre
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1875 Association Congress Creation Critic Critical Democratic Ferdinand Foundation Founded Gotha Karl Liebknecht Marx Movement Opinion Oval Participants Platform Politic Program Reminder Sheet Socialist Bebel Lassalle Merger Organizations
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in German political history: the Congress of Gotha in 1875, where the German Socialist Party (SPD) was founded. The image shows a reminder sheet with the portraits of two influential figures in the socialist movement, Karl Marx and Ferdinand Lassalle, at its center. The Congress, held in August of that year, brought together various socialist organizations seeking to merge and create a unified political platform. The age of these men, with their serious expressions and furrowed brows, speaks to the critical and often contentious nature of the discussions that took place during the Congress. Marx, a renowned critic of capitalism and the author of "Das Kapital," and Lassalle, a labor leader and founder of the General German Workers' Association, were both influential figures in the socialist movement. The oval portraits of Marx and Lassalle on the reminder sheet serve as a reminder of the important role these men played in shaping the ideology and direction of the newly founded SPD. The merger of various socialist organizations into a single party marked a significant moment in the development of the German labor movement and the politicization of the working class. The Congress of Gotha was not without its criticisms and criticisms, with some participants voicing concerns about the party's approach to the labor movement and its relationship to the state. Nevertheless, the foundation of the SPD marked an important step towards the establishment of a socialist political presence in Germany, and the party would go on to play a significant role in German politics for decades to come.
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