1949 ⟶ Federal Republic of Germany Formed

In Germany, the Bizone merges with the French zone of contro...
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🇩🇪 Bizone Formed in Germany

The American and British zones of control in Germany are united to form the Bizone, also known as Bizonia.⟶
Bizone Formed in Germany (1947)
GermanyPost-WarOccupationBizoneUnited StatesGreat BritainEuropeEconomic Development

💰 Deutsche Mark Introduced in British and French Zones of Germany

In Germany, the British zone and the French zone launch a common currency, the Deutsche Mark.⟶
Deutsche Mark Introduced in British and French Zones of Germany (1948)
GermanyCurrencyPost-WarEconomicCold WarBritishFrenchWest Germany

🇩🇪 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

🇩🇪 German Democratic Republic Established

The Soviets declare their zone of Germany to be the German Democratic Republic, with its capital at East Berlin.⟶
German Democratic Republic Established (1949)
GermanyEast GermanyGerman Democratic RepublicCold WarUSSREurope

🇩🇪 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