In 1922 when the country German Empire was abolished, The Weimar Republic was formed, So the main anthem was adopted. In 1933, the party has seized power, resulting to form a Third Reich. Although they still continued to use this anthem. But later in 1945, the Third Reich was abolished by these 4 countries: UK, USA, Soviet Union and France. So in 1952, the main anthem was restored back. Currently, the lyrics was played only in the third verse. An National anthem of Germany. (1922-1945, 1952-Present) Preceded by: "Heil Dir im Siegerkranz" (1918) https://planet.mblock.cc/project/2844354 "Hymn to Germany" (1952) "Auferstanden aus Ruinen" (1990) Succeeded by: "Ich hab’ mich ergeben" (1949) https://planet.mblock.cc/project/2863776 "Auferstanden aus Ruinen" (1949) Lyrics: Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Für das deutsche Vaterland – Danach lasst uns alle streben Brüderlich mit Herz und Hand! Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Sind des Glückes Unterpfand. Blüh’ im Glanze dieses Glückes, Blühe, deutsches Vaterland! Blüh’ im Glanze dieses Glückes, Blühe, deutsches Vaterland!