East German Collection (page 2)

Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic (colour photo)
3638415 Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin)

An officer of the National Peoples Army explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier... (b / w photo)
3638403 An officer of the National Peoples Army explaining the importance and situation of the state frontier.... (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Since 13 August 1961 the state frontier of the German Democratic Republic with West Berlin has been reliably protected
3638395 Since 13 August 1961 the state frontier of the German Democratic Republic with West Berlin has been reliably protected by the National Peoples Army

The close ties between the people and the armed forces in the socialist states
3638417 The close ties between the people and the armed forces in the socialist states, a source of invincibility (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young pioneers congratulating soldiers of the National Peoples Army on their swearing-in ceremony (colour photo)
3638410 Young pioneers congratulating soldiers of the National Peoples Army on their swearing-in ceremony (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The friendly visit of a naval formation of the Baltic Red Banner Fleet to the port of Stralsund marks... (colour photo)
3638411 The friendly visit of a naval formation of the Baltic Red Banner Fleet to the port of Stralsund marks.... (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the Memorial to the Victims of Fascism and Militarism soldiers of the National Peoples Army honour the pioneers of
3638398 At the Memorial to the Victims of Fascism and Militarism soldiers of the National Peoples Army honour the pioneers of peace and socialism (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Protected by secure frontiers, the construction of the GDR capital is going on (b / w photo)
3638393 Protected by secure frontiers, the construction of the GDR capital is going on (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Together with the Baltic Red Banner Fleet and the Polish Navy the Peoples Navy of the National Peoples Army
3638424 Together with the Baltic Red Banner Fleet and the Polish Navy the Peoples Navy of the National Peoples Army.... (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

During a rest on a march, soldiers of the National Peoples Army are given a cordial welcome by inhabitants
3638419 During a rest on a march, soldiers of the National Peoples Army are given a cordial welcome by inhabitants (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

According to the Arrangement between the Government of the German Democratic Republic
3638414 According to the Arrangement between the Government of the German Democratic Republic and the Senate of West Berlin visitors

Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic (colour photo)
3638423 Berlin, the capital of the German Democratic Republic (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin)

October 1961, Berlin Friedrichstrasse (b / w photo)
3638404 October 1961, Berlin Friedrichstrasse (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: October 1961, Berlin Friedrichstrasse)

Germany, Berlin, Mitte, young people on the pavement beside a large green model of an Ampelmann or Ampel Man, the former East German pedestrian traffic light symbol created by Karl Peglau

Germany, Berlin, Mitte, memorial to an East German named Axel Hannamann killed trying to cross the Berlin Wall near the Brandenburg Gate on 5th June 1962 during the Cold War

Germany, Berlin, Mitte, a green Ampelmann, or Ampel Man, the symbol for go used on the former East German pedestrian traffic lights created by Karl Peglau

CARTOON: GERMANY DIVIDED. My dear, your sister has some strange friends. French cartoon by Roger Chancel, 1949, commenting on the division of Germany into East

EUROPEAN COMMON MARKET. Viewing with concern. Cartoon comment on the growing prosperity of the European Common Market, viewed with concern by representations of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev

Walter ulbricht, socialist unity party deputy premier of the german democratic republic, 1948

Walter ulbricht, state council chairman and first secretary of the central committee of the socialist unity party (sed), during his significant speech on the peace policy of the gdr on gdr television

Walter ulbricht, 1957

Soviet premier nikita khrushchev, gdr state council chairman walter ulbricht, and the minister council chairman of poland jozef cyrankiewicz being welcomed with flowers in the town hall of frankfurt

A parade of the national peoples army of the gdr marking the 30th anniversary of the forming of the german democratic republic, berlin, october 10, 1979

Seated left to right - gdr prime minister willi stoph, political bureau member of the socialist unity party of germany (sed) central committee; walter ulbricht

1969 leipzig spring fair, march 3, 1969, delegates of the ussr and gdr watching a demonstration of the first long-distance data transmission leipzig-moscow-leipzig (2)

Walter ulbricht, gdr state council chairman, giving a statement on the assassination of us president john f, kennedy to united press international newsfilms (upi) on december 3, 1963

Walter ulbricht entertaining guests, american financier and lenin peace prize winner cyrus eaton and his wife on june 6, 1960

Walter ulbricht, first secretary of the socialist unity party (sed) central committee and gdr state council chairman, dancing with soviet cosmonaut valentina tereshkova during the cosmonaut ball in

Walter ulbricht giving a speech at a meeting of the national council of the gdr in berlin, june 12, 1960

Walter ulbricht speaking at an international press conference in east berlin, january 19, 1970, he underlined the attitude of the gdr to the cause of safeguarding peace by concluding a treaty

The first regiment of the national peoples army of the gdr was festively sworn in on april 30, 1956

The party-government delegation from the gdr arrive in moscow, 1959, walter ulbricht making a speech at vnukovo airfield as khrushchev looks on

Leipzig spring fair 1958, walter ulbricht and a, n, kosygin (3rd from left) looking over the exhibits in the nuclear techniques pavillion

Nikita khrushchev and a soviet delegation visiting the peoples own domain for seed production at schwaneberg-altenweddingen near magdeburg, gdr on august 11, 1957

A, i, mikoyan with walter ulbricht, first deputy prime minister of the gdr, during his visit to east germany in april 1958

Walter ulbricht (left) and erich weinert (right) talk to german soldiers on the front line facing stalingrad during world war 2

Walter ulbricht, chairman of the gdr council of state and first secretary of the central committee of the socialist unity party of germany (sed), 1961

Walter ulbricht of the gdr and josip broz tito, president of the socialist federal republic of yugoslavia and secretary general of the league of communists signing a joint statement on october 1

May day 1967, a regiment with t-54 tanks on marx-engels square in front of the gdr state council building during a military parade of the national peoples army, berlin, may 1, 1967

Splittermine (SM-70) firing, artwork C015 / 1698
Splittermine. Computer artwork of a splittermine (SM-70) antipersonnel mine firing. These devices were mounted on rural sections of the East German border with West Germany from 1970

(980-1037). Muslim philosopher and physician. On an East German postage stamp, 1952
AVICENNA (IBN-SINA) (980-1037). Muslim philosopher and physician. On an East German postage stamp, 1952

ROLAND HATTENBERGER (1948-). Austrian soccer player. Photographed during a World Cup qualifying game against East Germany, 1977

President John F. Kennedy and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer at Checkpoint Charlie by the Berlin Wall during
JFK IN BERLIN, 1963. President John F. Kennedy and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer at Checkpoint Charlie by the Berlin Wall during Kennedys visit to West Berlin on 26 June 1963

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"Reflecting on East Germany: A Journey through History and Heritage" Step back in time to January 31, 1968, as Walter Ulbricht, the State Council Chairman of the GDR, passionately spoke about the constitution of a socialist society. In Berlin's Congress Hall on Alexander Square, he presented his report as the chairman of the commission preparing a draft for a socialist constitution to the 7th session of the People's Chamber. While politics shaped this era, there is more to East Germany than its government. Explore its picturesque landscapes and charming towns that still hold remnants of history today. Discover an iconic symbol from this period -the 1960 Trabant- whose creator remains unknown but left an indelible mark on German culture. Travel further into Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and find yourself surrounded by nostalgia at an old schoolhouse in Middelhagen or stroll along Spa Promenade Ostseebad Goehren with breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea. Immerse yourself in tranquility within Cottage Garden on Parish Widow's House in Grosz Zicker or marvel at Castle Woerlitzer Park adorned with blooming Magnolia trees. Continue your journey through Woerlitzer Park where you'll encounter architectural wonders like White Bridge and Gothic House, both part of Dessau-Woerlitzer Gartenreich -a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire Chinese Magnolias' delicate blooms while exploring this enchanting garden realm. As you venture deeper into Mecklenburg Switzerland, Schloss Basedow Castle awaits your arrival. This majestic fortress stands proudly amidst nature's beauty and serves as a reminder of East Germany's rich cultural heritage. Join us on this captivating exploration through time as we delve into East Germany's past - a land filled with stories waiting to be discovered amidst stunning landscapes and historical landmarks.