German Reunification Day Exhibit
This exhibit highlights three distinct periods in U.S.-German relations and is linked to Germany's reunification.
- The exhibit was displayed on Monday, October 3, 2005, when the National Archives celebrated the 15th Anniversary of German Reunification with a special event highlighting the importance of U.S.-German relations.
- On this day, 15 years ago, the symbol of the Cold War—the Berlin Wall—was torn down.
President John F. Kennedy Visits Berlin, June 26, 1963
Source: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library
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President Kennedy viewing the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate. |
President Richard Nixon visits Berlin, February 27, 1969
Source: Nixon Presidential Materials Staff
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President Nixon and Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger waving to the crowd in Berlin. |
President Ronald Reagan visits Berlin, June 12, 1987
Source: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Speech card from President Reagan's Brandenburg Gate speech. |
President George H.W. Bush commemorates German-American Day and German Reunification, October 3, 1990
Source: George Bush Presidential Library
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