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The D-Mark becomes legal tender in the western occupation zones and western sectors of Berlin in 1948.; Quelle: Landesarchiv Berlin Enlarge: The D-Mark becomes legal tender in the western occupation zones and western sectors of Berlin in 1948.; Quelle: Landesarchiv Berlin

The D-Mark becomes legal tender in the western occupation zones and western sectors of Berlin in 1948. Every citizen receives a pay-out of 40 DM. The window displays are full again following the monetary reform. In the Soviet occupation zone, the so-called "Ost Mark", later known as the "Mark of the GDR", is launched at the end of 1948.

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The British and Americans organise what has hitherto been the largest airlifts using their "raisin bombers" to secure the supply of goods to the people of western Berlin.; Quelle: Landesarchiv Berlin 1948/49 Enlarge: The British and Americans organise what has hitherto been the largest airlifts using their "raisin bombers" to secure the supply of goods to the people of western Berlin.; Quelle: Landesarchiv Berlin 1948/49

The Soviets react to the monetary reform with the Berlin Blockade. The British and Americans organise what has hitherto been the largest airlifts using their "raisin bombers" to secure the supply of goods to the people of western Berlin. Photo: Landesarchiv Berlin 1948/49 After the lifting of the blockade on the 12 May 1949, Berliner women can be seen crowded together in front of window displays filled with meat products.

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On 16 June 1953, workers in eastern Berlin protest against the increase of labour standards. The demonstrations spread to all areas of eastern Berlin.; Quelle: Landesarchiv Berlin Enlarge: On 16 June 1953, workers in eastern Berlin protest against the increase of labour standards. The demonstrations spread to all areas of eastern Berlin.; Quelle: Landesarchiv Berlin

On 16 June 1953, workers in eastern Berlin protest against the increase of labour standards. The demonstrations spread to all areas of eastern Berlin. The protesters demand that the SED leadership withdraw, that Germany is reunited and free elections are held. Soviet troops suppress the uprising by deploying tanks.

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A symbol of economic recovery: the millionth VW Beetle is produced in 1955 in Wolfsburg - by the time production of the model is terminated in 1981, the company will have manufactured a total of 21 million Beetles.; Quelle: Volkswagen AG Enlarge: A symbol of economic recovery: the millionth VW Beetle is produced in 1955 in Wolfsburg - by the time production of the model is terminated in 1981, the company will have manufactured a total of 21 million Beetles.; Quelle: Volkswagen AG

A symbol of economic recovery: the millionth VW Beetle is produced in 1955 in Wolfsburg - by the time production of the model is terminated in 1981, the company will have manufactured a total of 21 million Beetles.

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On 25 May 1957, the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) is signed in Rome.; Quelle: Bundesbildstelle Enlarge: On 25 May 1957, the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) is signed in Rome.; Quelle: Bundesbildstelle

On 25 May 1957, the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) is signed in Rome. The treaty is to create freedom of movement of goods, services and people in the six member states of Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands by the middle of 1968. All import quotas are abolished by 1962 and all inland duties by 1968. The EEC forms the basis of today’s European Union.

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On 13 August 1961, the GDR, covered by the Warsaw Pact, begins constructing a wall along the western sectors of Berlin, which also interrupts the exchange of goods and services.; Quelle: Bundesbildstelle Enlarge: On 13 August 1961, the GDR, covered by the Warsaw Pact, begins constructing a wall along the western sectors of Berlin, which also interrupts the exchange of goods and services.; Quelle: Bundesbildstelle

On 13 August 1961, the GDR, covered by the Warsaw Pact, begins constructing a wall along the western sectors of Berlin, which also interrupts the exchange of goods and services.

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The D-Mark becomes legal tender in the western occupation zones and western sectors of Berlin in 1948.; Quelle: Landesarchiv Berlin
The British and Americans organise what has hitherto been the largest airlifts using their "raisin bombers" to secure the supply of goods to the people of western Berlin.; Quelle: Landesarchiv Berlin 1948/49
On 16 June 1953, workers in eastern Berlin protest against the increase of labour standards. The demonstrations spread to all areas of eastern Berlin.; Quelle: Landesarchiv Berlin
A symbol of economic recovery: the millionth VW Beetle is produced in 1955 in Wolfsburg - by the time production of the model is terminated in 1981, the company will have manufactured a total of 21 million Beetles.; Quelle: Volkswagen AG
On 25 May 1957, the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) is signed in Rome.; Quelle: Bundesbildstelle
On 13 August 1961, the GDR, covered by the Warsaw Pact, begins constructing a wall along the western sectors of Berlin, which also interrupts the exchange of goods and services.; Quelle: Bundesbildstelle