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Soldiers at a checkpoint, East Berlin, Germany
Soldiers at a checkpoint, East Berlin, Germany. The man in front appears to have noticed that he is being photographed -- a sign in four languages (not visible here) says that photos are not allowed! Date: 1960s
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
Barrier Berlin Capitalism Capitalist Checkpoint Cold Communism Communist Cone Cones Divided Division
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Add a touch of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image of Soldiers at a checkpoint in East Berlin, Germany. This captivating photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, taken in 1961, showcases the tense atmosphere of the time as a soldier notices he is being photographed. Bring a piece of Cold War history into your home and enjoy your favorite beverage in style. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant images that are sure to impress.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a tense moment at a checkpoint in East Berlin, Germany during the 1960s. The division of the city into East and West was a stark reminder of the political and ideological differences between the capitalist and communist worlds. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and standing rigidly behind the barrier, represent the physical manifestation of the border that separated the two sides. The man in the foreground, with a furrowed brow and a curious glance towards the camera, seems to have noticed that he is being photographed. He is unaware that a sign, hidden from view in this image, warns against taking photographs at the checkpoint. The cones on the ground and the barbed wire fence in the background add to the sense of unease and restriction. The image is a poignant reminder of the Cold War era and the political tensions that defined Europe during the 1960s. The checkpoint, with its soldiers and barriers, became a symbol of the division between East and West and the inability of the two sides to come together in peace. The photograph captures a moment in history that is both historical and timeless, a snapshot of a time when the world was divided by ideology and politics.
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