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EINIGKEIT

UND RECHT UND

FREIHEIT

1949

50 years of German history may be just a day in the context of the history of mankind, but for contemporaries they represent an epoch. This exhibition is devoted to the peaceful and successful second half of the 20th century, focusing on the diverse paths and experiences of the Germans from 1949 to 1999.

1999 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Federal Republic of Germany, and also of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). It will then also be 10 years since the fall of the Wall - the event which marked the start of German reunification after forty years of division.

Although assessments may differ, the balance sheet is positive. After the catastrophe of the Second World War, the longest epoch of peace in German history brought the success of parliamentary democracy, the welfare state and a civilised society. The division of Germany was overcome by the peaceful revolution in the GDR, establishing liberty and unity for all Germans.

An extensive film programme and a wide range of guided tours for groups and individuals complement the exhibition.

Project office
Deutsches Historisches Museum
Unter den Linden 2

D-10117 Berlin

Phone: (+49-30) 20 30 40
Fax: (+49-30) 20 30 4 - 543

Internet: http://www.dhm.de

e-mail: erf@dhm.de

Opening times
Daily except Mondays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission free

Publication
A short guide in German, published by Rowohlt Verlag, Reinbek. It has 128 pages and 240 colour illustrations at a price of DM 10.00.

A joint exhibition by the Deutsches Historisches Museum,
the Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
and the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

THE

GERMANS

1999

The history of the Federal Republic of Germany comprises many individual stories, making an account with varying perspectives; and the same applies to the history of the GDR. Looking at the differences can also be productive and useful for contemplating the future.

The exhibition on two floors provides a chronological and a thematic overview, recalling important people and events, and investigating the common ground and the differences. It deals with politics and economics, with the circumstances and pioneering decisions involved, with turbulence in culture and society, and above all with the realities of people's lives. In the central light court of the renovated Martin-Gropius-Bau museum, "Building Site Germany" invites the visitor to draw a personal summary of the still short history of our reunited nation.

This anniversary show on the history of the Federal Republic presents unusual and moving exhibits, many of which have been made available specially for this exhibition by private individuals, companies and institutions. Seven renowned exhibition designers place their mark on the 13 sections, so the visitor can look forward to a succession of spectacular rooms and images.

Guided tours
Regular general and subject-specific guided tours are organized.
For information and group bookings please phone (+49-30) 20 30 4 - 411

Associated events
The Zeughaus cinema is showing an overview of the most significant television plays of the Federal Republik of Germany (in cooperation with WDR and other public broadcasters).
It is also showing Marshall Plan films, highlights of West German film production, and television plays from the GDR.

A conference on "The Media and the Political Changes in Europe in 1989" will be organized from 17 to 20 September 1999, in cooperation with the International association for Media and History.

Public transport: S1 and S2 urban railway (Anhalter Bahnhof station), U2 underground (Potsdamer Platz station), U6 underground (Kochstraße station), bus 129, 248 (Bus stop Anhalter Bahnhof) and 341 (Bus stop Abgeordnetenhaus)

23 May to 3 October 1999
in the Martin-Gropius-Bau museum / Berlin-Kreuzberg