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Rare Map Related to America's "Birth Certificate" Rediscovered

Jul 3, 2012 | Germany.info
Two researchers working in the library of the University of Munich have discovered a previously unknown variant of the famous world map known as "America's birth certificate."

Just days before the United States of America celebrates its 237th birthday, researchers at the Library of the University of Munich have discovered a rare map connected to America’s “birth certificate.”

Ambassador Ammon Visits the FGS Hessen as it Enters Baltimore Harbor

Jun 15, 2012 | Germany.info
FGS Hessen Enters Baltimore Harbor

German Ambassador Peter Ammon boarded the FGS Hessen to accompany the German navy frigate on its last nautical miles into the Baltimore harbor, where it was taking part as a German guest in the parade of ships commemorating the War of 1812.

Former German Defense Minister Volker Rühe and Senator Tom Daschle Discuss Transatlantic Ties

Jun 15, 2012 | Germany.info
German and US flag in front of the Brandenburg Gate, (c) picture-alliance/ZB/dpa-Report

German broadcaster Deutsche Welle recently hosted a live televised debate on the state of "Transatlantic Ties" at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.

"Mr. Gorbachev, Open This Gate ... Tear Down This Wall!" - The Speech Heard Round the World

Jun 8, 2012 | Germany.info
The Brandenburg Gate at the heart of the city behind the Berlin Wall. © picture-alliance/dpa

Twenty-five years ago, on June 12, 1987, US President Ronald Reagan stood before the Brandenburg Gate at the heart of Berlin and demanded that Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev "Tear down this wall!"

The Center for International Peace Operations in Berlin Honors Civilian Experts

Jun 1, 2012 | Young Germany
Peace Doves Buttons, (c) picture-alliance/dpa-Bildarchiv

The Berlin-based Center for International Peace (ZIF) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary together with the Federal Foreign Office in a ceremony that honored peacekeepers around the world.

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