# Federal Republic of Germany (1949)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1949-federal-republic-of-germany
Location: Bonn
Categories: ruler-change, main-event

On 23 May 1949 the Basic Law was proclaimed, founding the Federal Republic of Germany in the western zones. Bonn became the capital. Konrad Adenauer was elected chancellor in September.

## Why it matters
It founded Germany's stable democracy.

Ruler at the time: [Konrad Adenauer](https://germany-history.com/rulers/konrad-adenauer)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_Law_for_the_Federal_Republic_of_Germany)
- [Wikipedia – West Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Germany)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Basic-Law)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – West Germany](https://www.britannica.com/place/West-Germany)