On 16 June 1953, workers in eastern Berlin protest against the increase of labour standards. The demonstrations spread to all areas of eastern Berlin.; Quelle: Landesarchiv Berlin

On 16 June 1953, workers in eastern Berlin protest against the increase of labour standards. The demonstrations spread to all areas of eastern Berlin. The protesters demand that the SED leadership withdraw, that Germany is reunited and free elections are held. Soviet troops suppress the uprising by deploying tanks.

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