1949 ⟶ German Democratic Republic Established
The Soviets declare their zone of Germany to be the German D...
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1948
1949
1961
🇫🇷 French Zone of Occupation Established in Germany and Berlin
French zone of occupation created in Germany and Berlin.⟶
GermanyFranceOccupationPost-WarBerlinCold WarZones
🇩🇪 German Democratic Republic Established
The Soviets declare their zone of Germany to be the German Democratic Republic, with its capital at East Berlin.⟶
GermanyEast GermanyGerman Democratic RepublicCold WarUSSREurope
🕊️ Berlin Blockade Ends
The Soviet blockade of Berlin ends with the re-opening of access routes to Berlin. The airlift continues until September, in case the Soviets re-establish the blockade. Brune argues, "Moscow realized the blockade had not been successful – it had drawn the Western powers closer together rather than dividing them. Finally, Western countermeasures had inflicted considerable damage on the economic life of East Germany and the other Soviet satellites."⟶
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🇩🇪 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.⟶
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.⟶
GermanyWest GermanyKonrad AdenauerPoliticsPost-WarCold WarEurope
🧱 Berlin Wall Construction Begins
The Berlin Wall is built by the Soviets following the breakdown in talks to decide the future of Germany.⟶
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