German Resistance Memorial Center Exhibition
A Life for Rights and Republic. Ludwig Marum 1882 – 1934
An exhibition of the German Resistance Memorial Center, the State Archives of Baden-Württemberg and the Ludwig Marum Forum Association
In 1918/19 Ludwig Marum is amongst those who paved the way for a parliamentary democracy in Baden and is one of the impressive personalities of the social democratic workers' movement. His political biography reflects central developments of German history in the first third of the 20th century. During this time, he promotes the democratisation of Germany and advocates for social justice and religious tolerance. Marum, who was born into Judaism, works first of all as a politician in Baden, then later as a member of parliament in the Reichstag during an era full of conflicts, from the German Empire to the end of the Weimar Republic.
His most important political concern is the defence of the young democracy of Weimar against its many enemies from the political right and left. Early on, he combats the National Socialists and thus becomes a target of their attacks. Amongst the prominent opposers of Hitler, he is one of the first to fall victim to the Nazi terror. As early as 1934 he is murdered on 29th March in the Kislau Concentration Camp in Baden.
The biography of Ludwig Marum and the exile and lives of his family provide an example of a German-Jewish family history, which can be regarded as a "microcosm of the 20th century."
The exhibition is on display at the German Resistance Memorial Center in the special exhibition area on the first floor from November 15, 2018, to January 10, 2019.
Mon-Wed, Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thurs 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sat, Sun and public holidays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
We reserve the right to make changes. Information by telephone: +49 (0)30-26 99 50 00.
