Episode 3 of 3
Founding of the ADAV in Leipzig
- When
- 23 May 1863
- Where
- Leipzig
Lassalle and twelve delegates established the ADAV in Leipzig on 23 May 1863, creating the first mass working-class party.
The General German Workers' Association was founded in Leipzig on 23 May 1863. About 600 workers traveled to the event. The founding involved Lassalle and twelve delegates from cities such as Barmen, Dresden, and Frankfurt am Main. This organization is recognized as the first organized mass working-class party in history.
Sources
- General German Workers' Association Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
- Leipzig Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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