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Frankfurt / Oder (colour photo)
3638409 Frankfurt/Oder (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankfurt/Oder. The frontier crossing traffic between the German Democratic Republic and the Polish Peoples Republic, where no visas and passports are required now, consolidates the friendly relations between the peoples of the two socialist states. East German propaganda photo.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection
Media ID 23127366
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Cold War Crossing East German East Germany Frankfurt Friendly Frontier German Democratic Republic Peoples Propaganda Relations Socialist Soviet Block States Traffic Vue De Francfort Oder Passports
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This photograph captures the bustling frontier crossing traffic between Frankfurt/Oder in East Germany and the Polish People's Republic during the 20th century. Taken by a German photographer, this colour photo is now part of a private collection. The image showcases an important aspect of East German propaganda, highlighting the friendly relations between the socialist states of East Germany and Poland. In this era, visas and passports were not required for travel between these two countries, symbolizing their consolidated friendship. During the Cold War period in Europe, when tensions ran high between Eastern and Western blocs, such photographs served as powerful tools to promote unity within socialist nations. The picture provides a glimpse into everyday life at one of Europe's key border crossings. Frankfurt/Oder stands as a significant location where people from both sides could freely interact without bureaucratic barriers. This visual representation sheds light on how political ideologies influenced daily life experiences for citizens living under Soviet rule. As we observe this historical moment frozen in time through photography, it reminds us of the complex dynamics that shaped European history during this era. It serves as a testament to both German culture and international relations within Northern Germany.
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