Exchanging Clothes at a Second-hand Depot, Berlin, 1948

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Exchanging Clothes at a Second-hand Depot, Berlin, 1948

Photograph showing several citizens of West Berlin bringing their old woollen garments to a second-hand clothing depot, Berlin, August 1948. The clothes were weighed then permits were issued for the purchase of new clothing to an equivalent weight. The Soviet blockade of West Berlin meant that shortages of all consumables were inevitable. 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 blockade

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1948 1949 Air Lift Berlin Blockade Bringing Citizens Conceded Defeat Depot Enormous Equivalent Essentials Exchanging Garments Governments Imposed Inevitable Inhabitants Issued Josef Lifted Meant Million Organised Permits Purchase Response Shortages Soviet Stalin Supplies Supply Uss R Weighed Weight Woollen Consumables Year

EDITORS COMMENTS
The print "Exchanging Clothes at a Second-hand Depot, Berlin, 1948" captures a poignant moment in history during the Soviet blockade of West Berlin. In August 1948, several citizens of West Berlin are seen bringing their old woollen garments to a second-hand clothing depot. These clothes were weighed and permits were issued for the purchase of new clothing to an equivalent weight. The Soviet blockade led by Josef Stalin meant that shortages of all consumables were inevitable in West Berlin. Between April 1948 and May 1949, the British and American governments organized an enormous airlift to supply food and other essentials to the 2.5 million inhabitants of West Berlin. This historic event showcased resilience and solidarity in the face of adversity. After a year-long struggle, Stalin conceded defeat and lifted the blockade, allowing supplies from Western Europe to reach West Berlin once again. The photo serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the people during this time period and highlights the importance of unity in overcoming obstacles. This historical image is not just a snapshot from the past but a powerful symbol of perseverance and hope amidst hardship.

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