Konrad Adenauer, a German statesman who served as the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1949 to 1963, died at the age of 91 on April 19, 1967. A native of the Rhineland, Konrad Adenauer spent much of his life in public service and advocated fiercely for Germany's reunification. Under his guidance, Germany experienced a period of rapid economic stabilization and political reconstruction in the aftermath of World War II. As a member of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, he also made sure to strengthen Germany's relationships with allied Western countries, resulting in a period of peace and prosperity that was largely unprecedented in modern German history. Konrad Adenauer's legacy remains one of strong leadership and effective management. His legacy of commitment to peace and reunification in postwar Germany will continue to be remembered by the generations that follow.