German Democratic Republic
"DDR"

1963

the famous Checkpoint "Charlie"
separating West from East in Berlin

the same photo, color enhanced to overcome
 the shortcomings of 1963 Agfa film

the Soviet zone of occupation of Germany became
the "German Democratic Republic"
(the wall in front of the Brandenburg gate was
erected to prevent people from leaving the East to West Berlin)

The memorial to the Soviet forces ended up just West of the dividing line
but was guarded by Soviet soldiers

the guards on the "DDR" side of the wall

the Humbolt University when Marx was honored

Eternal flame with an East German honor guard

Photos of Neue Wache in 2004

The Soviet Army Memorial graveyard

"The Homeland will never forget its Heroes"

resolve of Stalin

a gray day in East Berlin