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Die Wende (The Turnaround) in the GDR in the autumn of 1989

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Die Wende (The Turnaround) in the GDR in the autumn of 1989

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On November 4, 1989 took place the largest demonstration in the history of the GDR, that was organized by individuals and not by the authorities. About half a million people demonstrated in the center of East Berlin for freedom of the press, freedom of speech as well as for free elections and a democratization of the GDR society.

Photographer:

Hans-Peter Stiebing

Date:

04.11.1989

Location:

Germany, Berlin

Image ID:

00009768

Dimensions:

2756px x 1776px

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No model release, no property release. No commercial, merchandising or advertising use without release by SZ Photo

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Hans-Peter Stiebing/Süddeutsche Zeitung Photo

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Demonstrations in the GDR 1989

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Keywords:

Berlin GDR Historical Politics Protest Turn

Headline:

Die Wende (The Turnaround) in the GDR in the autumn of 1989

Date:

04.11.1989

Photographer:

Hans-Peter Stiebing

Image ID:

00009768