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Adoption of the Weimar Constitution

Adoption of the Weimar Constitution

The National Assembly debates and signs the Weimar Constitution, establishing the Weimar Republic as Germany's first democratic government after the fall of the monarchy and the end of World War I.

Setting

Weimar National Theatre, main auditorium. The grand hall is filled with members of the National Assembly, seated in rows of wooden chairs facing the central stage. The stage itself is adorned with a large oak table where the constitution document is placed, surrounded by important political figures.

Characters

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Friedrich Ebert
primary
A middle-aged man of average height with a sturdy build, slightly rounded shoulders from years of labor and political work. His face is marked by deep lines of responsibility, with a prominent brow and a neatly trimmed mustache. His thinning hair is combed back, and his piercing eyes reflect both weariness and determination.
Hugo Preuss
primary
A middle-aged man of slight build with thinning dark hair combed neatly back, a prominent forehead, and a neatly trimmed mustache. His sharp, intelligent eyes are framed by round spectacles, giving him a scholarly appearance.
Assembly Member
secondary
A middle-aged man with a lean build, sharp features, and a neatly trimmed beard. His piercing eyes reflect both intelligence and a hint of weariness from the long debates. His posture is upright, showing his dedication to the proceedings.
Theatre Attendant
background
A middle-aged man of average height with a lean build, his face lined with the wear of years of service. His dark hair is streaked with grey, neatly combed back, and his hands are calloused from years of manual work.

Dialog

Friedrich Ebert Meine Damen und Herren, today we lay the foundation of a new Germany—not with swords, but with the solemn power of law and the will of the people.
Assembly Member Herr Präsident, with all due respect—does Article 48 not grant excessive authority to the executive? The specter of dictatorship looms large in our recent history.
Hugo Preuss A necessary safeguard, Herr Abgeordneter. Like a fire extinguisher behind glass—it must be accessible in emergencies, yet untouched in times of peace.
Friedrich Ebert Precisely so. This constitution is a bridge—one we must cross together, though some planks may creak beneath our feet.
Assembly Member And if the bridge sways? The currents below run swift with Spartacists and monarchists alike.
Hugo Preuss Then we anchor it with these very debates. No document can foresee every storm—only equip us to weather them.
Friedrich Ebert Let history record that on this day, we chose democracy not because it was easy, but because it was right.

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