1955Allies End Military Occupation of West Germany

The Allies end the military occupation of West Germany.
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🇫🇷 French Zone of Occupation Established in Germany and Berlin

French zone of occupation created in Germany and Berlin.
GermanyFranceOccupationPost-WarBerlinCold WarZones

🇩🇪 Federal Republic of Germany Formed

In Germany, the Bizone merges with the French zone of control to form the Federal Republic of Germany, with Bonn as its capital.
Federal Republic of Germany Formed (1949)
GermanyFederal Republic of GermanyPost-WarEuropeCold WarWest Germany

🏛️ Konrad Adenauer Becomes Chancellor of West Germany

Konrad Adenauer becomes the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Konrad Adenauer Becomes Chancellor of West Germany (1949)
GermanyWest GermanyKonrad AdenauerPoliticsPost-WarCold WarEurope

🇩🇪 Allies End Military Occupation of West Germany

The Allies end the military occupation of West Germany.
Allies End Military Occupation of West Germany (1955)
Cold WarGermanyOccupationAlliesWest GermanyPost-WarEuropeSovereignty

🤝 US Establishes Diplomatic Relations with West Germany

The United States begins formal diplomatic relations with West Germany, followed soon after by the United Kingdom and France.
US Establishes Diplomatic Relations with West Germany (1955)
Cold WarUnited StatesGermanyDiplomacyWest GermanyEuropeAlliances

🛡️ West Germany Joins NATO

West Germany Joins NATO (1955)
Cold WarNATOGermanyWest GermanyMilitary AllianceEuropeRearmament