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Germany 1945-1990
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Death of Adolf Hitler
He commited suicide by gunshot in Berlin. -
U.S. secretary of state James F. Byrnes read speech Restatement of Policy on Germany
He clarified his nation's desire for economic recovery in Germany and recovering it's borders. -
Berlin Blockade
The Soviet Union blocked the Western Bloc access to West Berlin by road and rail. -
The Free Democratic Party was established
liberal and classical liberal political party in Germany. Supports human rights, civil liberties, and internationalism -
West Germany was founded
also known as the Federal Republic of Germany -
East Germany was founded
Was occupied by Soviet forces by the end of World War II -
Uprising of 1953 in East Germany
In response to a 10 percent increase in work quotas, between 60 and 80 construction workers went on strike in East Berlin. Their numbers quickly swelled and a general strike and protests were called for the next day. -
West Germany joined NATO
West Germany joing the National Atlantic Treaty Organization which is a collective defensive organization -
West Germany and Poland signed the Treaty of Warsaw
Both countries commited to nonviolence and accepted the existing border... the Oder-Neisse Border -
East and West Germany signed the Basic Treaty
Each country recognized eachohter's sovereignty