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Citizens of West Berlin outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall, 1



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Citizens of West Berlin outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall, 1

Photograph showing up to 500, 000 West Berliners gathered outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall to celebrate the end of the Berlin Blockade, 12th May 1949. Between April 1948 and May 1949 Josef Stalin, leader of the USSR, imposed a land blockade on supplies from Western Europe to West Berlin. In response the British and American governments organised an enormous airlift to supply food and other essentials to the 2.5 million inhabitants of West Berlin. After a year Stalin conceded defeat and lifted the land blockade

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22"x18" Modern Frame

Introducing the captivating "Citizens of West Berlin outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall, 1" framed print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic photograph, taken on May 12, 1949, captures a historic moment as up to 500,000 West Berliners gathered outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall to celebrate the end of the Berlin Blockade. Witness history unfold with this powerful image, now beautifully framed and ready to be the centerpiece of your home or office. Bring a piece of the past into your present with this evocative and inspiring framed print.

20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")

Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photograph, an estimated 500,000 citizens of West Berlin gather outside Schoeneberg Town Hall on May 12, 1949, to celebrate the end of the Berlin Blockade. The Berlin Blockade, which lasted from April 1948 to May 1949, was a land blockade imposed by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin to cut off supplies from Western Europe to West Berlin. The 2.5 million inhabitants of West Berlin relied heavily on imports for their food and essentials, and the blockade threatened their survival. In response, the British and American governments organized an enormous airlift to supply the city with the necessary supplies. The airlift, which became known as the Berlin Airlift, involved the use of hundreds of planes flying daily from Western Europe to West Berlin. The operation was a massive logistical feat, with the Allies transporting over 2 million tons of supplies to the city during the year-long blockade. Stalin, who had hoped to force the Western Allies to abandon West Berlin, eventually conceded defeat and lifted the land blockade on May 12, 1949. The end of the blockade was a significant moment in history, marking the failure of the Soviet Union's attempt to control West Berlin and the success of the Western Allies' determination to keep the city free. The jubilant crowd in this photograph reflects the relief and joy felt by the citizens of West Berlin as they celebrated their victory over the blockade. The scene outside Schoeneberg Town Hall is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the people of West Berlin during a time of great adversity.

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