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Fugitives from the GDR - arrival in west germany by car and bus

Fugitives from the GDR - arrival in west germany by car and bus, politics, east german, 1949-1990

Fugitives from the GDR - arrival in west germany by car and bus

Fugitives from the GDR - arrival in west germany by car and bus, politics, east german, 1949-1990

GDR refugees on their arrival in the FRG, 1989

Refugees who have left the GDR by car, receive gas vouchers from the Bavarian police at a rest area behind the border crossing Suben at Passau. The high number of refugees caused traffic jams and long queues.

Passport control at the border to the CSSR, 1989

A West German border officials checks the papers of newcomers from the GDR. The men arrived by car in the Federal Republic of Germany via the CSSR.

Arrival of GDR citizens to Bavaria, 1989

Waiting cars of East German citizens at the Customs Office Suben before crossing to Germany at Passau.

Arrival of GDR refugees in Hof, 1989

East German refugees upon their arrival at the railway station of Hof. After escaping to the German Embassy in Prague, they came to the West on a special train.

Train passengers at the main station in Hof after the fall of the Wall, 1989

On a platform of the station Hof in Bavaria, the train display board announces a special train - as on many weekends, the special trains are overcrowded in the GDR. On the platform numerous GDR citizens.

East German refugees in a refugee center in the West, 1989

A family who fled from the GDR, in their accommodation in the transit camp Giessen. On average, it took two to three days until refugees from the GDR were registered in the Federal Reception Center Giessen and received their admission certificates.

GDR refugee in a reception center in the West, 1989

A young man, who has fled through Hungary from the GDR, fills out an application for admission in the Schoeppingen refugee camp.

East German refugee in a reception center in the West, 1989

A refugee from the GDR reads job vacancies in the reception center Schoeppingen.

East German refugees in a refugee center in the West, 1989

Refugees from the GDR reads job vacancies in the reception center Schoeppingen.

East German refugees in front of a reception center in the West, 1989

Refugees from the GDR in front of the Federal Reception Center in Giessen, where they are to be registered and receive their admission certificates.

East German refugees in front of a reception center in the West, 1989

Refugees from the GDR in front of the Federal Reception Center in Giessen, where they are to be registered and receive their admission certificates. In the foreground two children are sitting on suitcases while having a meal.

East German refugees in a refugee center in the West, 1989

Refugees from the GDR read job offers for GDR emigrants in the refugee camp Vilshofen.

Fugitives from the GDR - camps in west germany

Fugitives from the GDR - camps in west germany, politics, east german, 1949-1990 FRG

East German refugees in a refugee center in the West, 1989

Refugees from the GDR in the Hengersberg camp.

Arrival of GDR refugees in Hof, 1989

GDR refugees are welcomed at the station of Hof. After escaping to the German Embassy in Prague, they came to the West on a special train.

Documents allowing the entry into the FRG, 1989

Certificate on the abandonment of GDR citizenship. This was needed to get an identity certificate at the German Embassy in Warsaw for the departure to the FRG, which is shown on the left.

GDR refugees in front of the German Embassy in Warsaw, 1989

Refugees from the GDR seek admission to the Federal German Embassy.

Border opening ceremony in Selb, 1990

In Selb is celebrated the opening of the border between the Federal Republic and the Czechoslovak Republic as one of the six new border crossings, in the presence of (from left) Lord Mayor Werner Schuerer, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation Juergen Warnke and the Ambassador of the CSFR in the Federal Republic of Germany Milan Kadnar. Many people used the day to visit the neighboring country.

Wave of refugees 1989 - special train from the CSSR

Numerous people at the departing special train from the Czechoslovak Republic to the FRG after the GDR has allowed direct departure.

Fugitives from the GDR - Tschechoslowakia, 1989

Fugitives from the GDR - Tschechoslowakia, 1989, politics, east german, Germany 1949-1990

Wave of refugees 1989 - special train from the CSSR

View of the special train from Prague to the Federal Republic, which is filled with refugees from the GDR.

Wave of refugees 1989 - special train from the CSSR at Schirnding

View of the special train from Prague with refugees from the GDR at the border crossing to Bavaria near Schirnding.

Wave of refugees 1989 - special train from the CSSR at Schirnding

View of the special train from Prague with refugees from the GDR crossing the border to the Federal Republic of Germany at Schirnding.

Wave of refugees 1989 - special train from the CSSR

The refugees in a special train from Prague to Germany applaud and show the sign of victory.

Fugitives from the GDR - Tschechoslowakia, 1989

Fugitives from the GDR - Tschechoslowakia, 1989, politics, east german, Germany 1949-1990

DDR- citizens flew into the German 'Embassy in Prague, 1989

Czech police- officers tried to avoid the escape of DDR- citizens over the fence ot the German Embassy in Prague.

Massenflucht aus der DDR nach Prag, 1989

DDR-Flüchtlinge erfahren, daß sie die Deutsche Botschaft in Prag betreten dürfen.

Massenflucht aus der DDR 1989

GDR refugees in the garden of the German embassy of Prague in 1989. DDR-Flüchtlinge im Garten der Deutschen Botschaft in Prag 1989

Massenflucht aus der DDR 1989

GDR refugees break through a barrier of Czech policemen and are running to the West German embassy in Prague (1989). DDR-Flüchtlinge durchstoßen eine tschechische Polizeikette und rennen zur Deutschen Botschaft in Prag

Massenflucht aus der DDR nach Prag 1989

DDR-Flüchtlinge warten vor der westdeutschen Botschaft in Prag auf Einlaß.

GDR refugees at the Marktredwitz station in Bavaria, 1989

A special train with refugees from Czechoslovakia arrives at the station in Marktredwitz, which is filled with onlookers.

Hans Klein welcomes GDR refugees at the border crossing near Passau, 1989

Government spokesman Hans Klein (CSU) welcomes East German citizens entering in the FRG at the border crossing Passau-Suben.

GDR citizens after their arrival in the FRG, 1989

A young couple from the GDR hugging each other after entering the FRG at the border crossing Passau-Suben.

DDR East German migrants

GERMANY, BAD NEUENAHR-AHRWEILER, 05.10.1989, Arrival of East German migrants at the train station in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler.

Ankunft DDR Fl³chtlinge

Arrival of the GDR refugees (from the embassy in Prague) in the train station in Bad Neuenahr / Ahrweiler.