History
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Marian Anderson inspired Germans | #BlackHistoryMonth
Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was a world famous African American singer who made history on both sides of the Atlantic with her opera and spirituals. From the steps of the Lincoln…
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Frederick Douglass inspired Germans | #BlackHistoryMonth
Frederick Douglass inspired Germans, and he inspired our team at the German Embassy. Here’s how. Frederick Douglass fled slavery in 1833, and went on to become one of the most…
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9 Germans of African descent who changed the world
In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting 9 influential Germans of African descent who impacted the world or are making a difference in their communities. Who would you add…
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John Lewis Inspired Germans | #BlackHistoryMonth
John Lewis inspired Germans, and he inspired our team at the German Embassy. Here’s how. During the civil rights movement John Lewis stood for human dignity and rights, even at…
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Wittenberg: A personal tour through Luther Country
In this week’s virtual travel series, Konstantin Tesch from the German Embassy tells us about his great-grandparents’ home, Wittenberg. This picturesque city along the River Elbe is one you don’t…
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Memories of a family trip to Coburg leads to broader connections
In our latest travel series, German Embassy diplomats and staff share experiences and information about their German hometowns. Today, Eva Santorini shares her memory of her visit to Coburg, Germany.…
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9 Germans of African descent who changed the world
In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting 10 influential Germans of African descent who impacted the world or are making a difference in their communities. Who would you add…
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“We celebrated an event that we had thought would not occur in our lifetimes”
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we are gathering stories from both Germans and Americans who lived through that time. This week’s feature…
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Did you know these everyday objects were invented in Germany?
Inventors from around the world are converging on Nürnberg from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 to present their inventions at Germany‘s annual trade fair for ideas and inventions (the Ideen-Erfindungen-Neuheiten-Austellung,…
