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  75 Years of Berlin’s „Trümmerfrauen“ (June 1, 1945)

  When World War II was over Berlin lay in ashes. A high percentage of living space and production facilities had been completely or partially… More…

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  70th Anniversary of the Beginning of the Korean War (June 25, 1950)

  The Korean War is the Cold War’s first proxy war. It is also one of its bloodiest. It begins on June 25, 1950, when the North Korean People’s Army… More…

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  Congo Celebrates 60 Years of Independence (June 30, 1960)

  On June 30, 1960 the Republic of the Congo officially gains independence. King Badouin I of Belgium travels all the way to the capital Léopoldville… More…