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Time travel through the GDR

Events and moments from 40 years of the GDR (German Democratic Republic).

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GDR - Founded in 1949 Foundation of the German Democratic Republic on 07.10.1949

GDR - Founded in 1949

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GDR - 1950s years Five Year Plan, Uprising and the Trabant

GDR - 1950s years

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GDR - 1960s years Ulbricht, the television tower and an ice princess

GDR - 1960s years

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GDR - 1970s years Honecker, UN Membership and a German astronaut in Space

GDR - 1970s years

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GDR - 1980s years Rock, brother kiss and visitors from the West

GDR - 1980s years

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Unique dpa picture archive

The dpa picture archive in Frankfurt has been preserving Germany's history in 14 million analogue photos since 1949 – a unique testimony to the times that is continuously being digitised.

Fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification 1989-1990

The reunification process of a country that had been divided for 40 years began with the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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The Wall - Berlin 1961 On 13.08.1961: A city is divided

The Wall - Berlin 1961

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Opposition und Friedensinitiativen in der DDR Peace workshop, environmental library, protests and rock concerts

Opposition und Friedensinitiativen in der DDR

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GDR - Escape Attempts On adventurous waya and under danger of life

GDR - Escape Attempts

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East Europe Revolutions Solidarnosc, Glasnost and the "Velvet Revolution"

East Europe Revolutions

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Via Hungary to freedom 1989 Opening of the Hungarian/Austrian Border and a Pan-European Picnic.

Via Hungary to freedom 1989

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Germany Empire 1871 – 1918

The German Empire characterised early German unity – until it collapsed in the First World War in 1918.

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Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 The war was triggered by the dispute between France and Prussia over the Spanish succession and the candidacy of Prince Leopold von Hohenzoller-Sigmaringen. After France declared war on July 19, 1870, the North German Confederation under Prussian leadership joined forces with the southern German states of Bavaria, Württemberg, Baden and Hesse. The Battle of Sedan (02.09.1870) quickly brought a decisive victory over the French and Emperor Napoleon III was captured. The following siege of Paris by German troops ended with the surrender of France and the armistice of 28.01.1871. The peace treaty was signed on 10 May 1871.

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871

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Foundation of the German Empire in 187 While the Franco-Prussian War was still raging, King Wilhelm I of Prussia was proclaimed German Emperor in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles on January 18, 1871. This created the first German nation state as a constitutional, federal monarchy from the North German Confederation and the four southern German states of Bavaria, Württemberg, Baden and Hesse-Darmstadt under Prussian leadership. Otto von Bismarck, who became the first Chancellor of the Reich in 1871, played a key role in paving the way for German unification. Berlin, the capital of Prussia, became the capital of the empire, where a new Reichstag building was erected, which was completed in 1894 after a construction period of ten years.

Foundation of the German Empire in 187

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The empire as reflected in caricature The political conditions and social contrasts in the German Empire offered caricaturists a broad field of activity. The best-known publications of this period include "Ulk, illustrirtes Wochenblatt für Humor und Satire" (since 1872), the social democratic satirical magazine "Der Wahre Jakob" (since 1879) and Simplicissismus, founded in 1896. ATTENTION: PLEASE NOTE THE ARTISTS' COPYRIGHTS !

The empire as reflected in caricature

Germany around 1900 - In Colors! With the help of the photochrome process invented in Switzerland in 1888, black-and-white photos were turned into color prints, which also enjoyed great popularity in the German Empire around the turn of the century. The colorful pictures show beautiful cityscapes, interesting sights and idyllic landscapes, colorful life on the beach, modern city life or romantic country life.

Germany around 1900 - In Colors!

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Sporting in the empire Whether rowing, gymnastics, soccer or field hockey - in the German Empire, there were clubs for every sport, and more and more women were joining them. Cycling clubs were formed and cycling races attracted many spectators. More and more races were also held in motor sports, such as the "Gordon Bennett Race" or the "Kaiserpreis-Taunusrennen".

Sporting in the empire

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Sports and games

Events and moments from the history of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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Sports equipment - past and present Sports equipment for modern sports - past and present

Sports equipment - past and present

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Boxing: Legendary fights - Rumble in the Jungle There are only a few boxing matches that remain forever in the collective memory of the sports world. The "Rumble in the Jungle" is one of them, that incredible boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire in 1974. Ali regained the title of world heavyweight boxing champion with a knockout victory over Foreman.

Boxing: Legendary fights - Rumble in the Jungle

Boxing: Legendary Fights - Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Márquez IV Boxing's greatest rivalries often come in trilogies, but the feud between dangerous Mexican counterpuncher Juan Manuel Marquez and Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao was an exception. The tetralogy culminated on 08 December 2012, in the last 10 seconds of the sixth round, when Pacquiao feinted a Jap double while Marquez unloaded his right hand into Pacquiao's face. Marquez defeated Pacquiao by ko. The encounter was named Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year and Knockout of the Year, and received the Round of the Year award in the fifth round.

Boxing: Legendary Fights - Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Márquez IV

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Soccer: The historic Sparwasser goal - World Cup 1974n In the only international match between West Germany and East Germany at the 1974 World Cup, Jürgen Sparwasser shot his way into the German soccer history books with the winning goal for the underdog. And to a certain extent, he also paved the way for the defeated DFB team to win the title. For the GDR, however, the goal was a boomerang in their first and last World Cup participation. In the intermediate round, the newcomers went winless against Brazil, Argentina and the eventual runners-up, the Netherlands, led by superstar Johan Cruyff. The DFB team, on the other hand, celebrated its second World Cup triumph since 1954 with a 2-1 final victory over Holland in Munich.

Soccer: The historic Sparwasser goal - World Cup 1974n

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Soccer: Bundesliga - Gladbach-Dortmund 12:0 (29.04.1978) Borussia Mönchengladbach erringt am 29.04.1978 mit 12:0 gegen Borussia Dortmund den bis dahin höchsten Sieg in der Geschichte der Fußball-Bundesliga.

Soccer: Bundesliga - Gladbach-Dortmund 12:0 (29.04.1978)

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Events and moments from the history of the Federal Republic of Germany.

United Archives Unsere Partneragentur United Archives mit Sitz in Köln hat durch den Erwerb vieler Fotografennachlässe und acht Pressebildarchiven einen großen Schatz an mehreren Millionen Bildvorlagen geschaffen zu den Themen Politik, Lokales (Berlin), Wirtschaft, Sport, Persönlichkeiten, Nachkriegszeit, Kino, Film und Fernsehen und nationalen und internationalen Persönlichkeiten. Der Bestand wird fortlaufend digitalisiert und zugänglich gemacht.

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SZ Photo Archivkollektionen unseres Partners SZ Photo mit über 200.000 Fotos. Der Grundstock des Bildbestandes stammt aus dem Archiv der Süddeutschen Zeitung mit den historischen Fotos der Münchner Neuesten Nachrichten (Verlag Knorr und Hirth) und einem Teilbestand des Bildarchivs des Berliner Scherl Verlags. Schwerpunkt der Kollektion sind Pressefotos aus der Zeit des Nationalsozialismus sowie Zeitgeschehen und Portraits seit Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts. Schwerpunkte: Berlin, München, Kaiserreich, Arbeiteralltag und „Goldenen 20er“.

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SZ Photo - In Focus Themen, die bewegen

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