Erhard, EHR hahrt, Ludwig (1897-1977), served as chancellor of West Germany from 1963 to 1966. He was chosen by the Christian Democratic Union to succeed Konrad Adenauer. Erhard had served as an official of the West German Republic from its formation in 1949. Erhard was credited with creating the program that returned West Germany to economic stability and prosperity after World War II (1939-1945).

