East And West Berlin Commemorate Milestone With Contrasting Events

Berlin's 750th Anniversary: A Tale of Two Celebrations

East and West Berlin commemorate milestone with contrasting events

On the occasion of Berlin's 750th anniversary, numerous events were held in both parts of the city. In East Berlin, the focus was on history. A West Berlin camera crew covered East Berlin's 750th anniversary celebrations. US President Ronald Reagan visited Berlin on September 12, 1987. During the 750th anniversary celebration of Berlin, American musician Bob Dylan performed in East Berlin's Treptower Park before approximately 100,000 people.

The workshop looked back at the celebrations in East and West and explored the question of how...