Germany on "Embassy Row" on WTOP 103.5

Nov 2, 2009

In cooperation with WTOP 103.5 FM radio, the German Embassy is presenting a month-long series celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall and presenting German politics, culture and lifestyle.

German Organ Audio File

Nov. 20 - German Organ

A unique example of Germany's strong organ-building tradition can be found at The United Church in Foggy Bottom. 

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Studying in Germany Audio File

Nov. 19 - Study Abroad

Germany's diverse higher-education landscape offers students from abroad a range of opportunities, even if they don't speak German. 

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Nov. 18 - Disarmament Audio File

Nov. 18 - Disarmament

Germany supports President Obama’s vision and goal of a nuclear-free world, Foreign Minister Westerwelle underscored in Washington recently. 

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Energy Security and Climate Change Audio File

Nov. 17 - Climate 2

Americans and Europeans have been solving key challenges together for decades. And, among the biggest today are energy security and climate change.

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Germany at Solar Decathlon 2009, photo by Thomas Ott, www.o2t.de Audio File

Nov. 5, 11, 16 - Climate 1

Promoting the use of renewable energies is just one aspect of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge, launched last year by the German Government.

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On this, the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Wall, there may be no better time to visit Berlin. Audio File

Nov. 13 - Berlin 2

Berlin… explore it by foot, bike, boat or subway, and you’ll be caught up in this vibrant city. Berlin is regarded by many as the most interesting place for artists to live.

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German Engineering Audio File

Nov. 12 - German Engineering

German innovation and quality is why people take a special delight in owning and using German engineered products and make them a part of their lives.

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Gabbie Beaudin managed to escape East Germany in 1972. On November 9th, 1989, Beaudin was watching the news with her aunt in Switzerland when the wall began to crack. She remembers staying up all night, dancing and crying. Audio File

Nov. 10 - An Escapee Remembers

Gabbie Beaudin managed to escape East Germany in 1972. On November 9th, 1989, Beaudin was watching the news with her aunt in Switzerland when the wall began to crack. She remembers staying up all night, dancing and crying.

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We celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in a spirit of deep gratitude and with a desire to share the experience -- the vision of hope, of unity, and of Freedom Without Walls. Audio File

Nov. 9 - The Berlin Wall Falls

We celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in a spirit of deep gratitude and with a desire to share the experience --  the vision of hope, of unity, and of Freedom Without Walls.

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On this, the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Wall, there may be no better time to visit Berlin. Audio File

Nov. 6 - Berlin 1

On this, the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Wall, there may be no better time to visit Berlin.

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Nov. 3 -Merkel 2 Audio File

Nov. 4 - Merkel 3

In her speech before a joint meeting of Congress, Chancellor Merkel uses her own experience to describe how the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago meant a path to freedom.

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Nov. 3 -Merkel 2 Audio File

Nov. 3 - Merkel 2

This second piece in the series covers Chancellor Merkel as she speaks before a joint meeting of the United States Congress.

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Nov. 2 -Merkel 1 Audio File

Nov. 2 - Merkel 1

This first piece in the series profiles Chancellor Merkel as she begins her second term in office and looks ahead to her address before a joint meeting of the United States Congress.

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"Embassy Row" on WTOP

"Embassy Row" on WTOP radio

Embassy Row on WTOP

Germany Relying on Solid Transatlantic Partnership

Foreign Minister Westerwelle at the US Capitol

There is broad agreement between Germany and the United States on many international issues, German Foreign Minister Westerwelle noted following talks in Washington on November 5 with U.S. Secretary of State Clinton and senators from both political parties.  Afghanistan, Iran, and the future of Opel were on the agenda.

Westerwelle Visiting USA

Transatlantic Climate Bridge

Germans and Americans can be a powerful motor for cooperation on climate and energy policies. The aim of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge is to help Americans and Germans exchange know-how and to pave the way for joint solutions.

Freedom Without Walls - 20 Years Fall of the Wall

Freedom Without Walls © German Embassy Washington

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the beginning of a new era in history. It was the end of the cold war, the beginning of a fully united Europe and proof that peaceful change is possible, even in the moments when it seems most unlikely. 

Freedom Without Walls

Chancellor Merkel Addresses Joint Meeting of Congress, Meets with President Obama

Chancellor Merkel Addresses a Joint Meeting of Congress

Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke before a joint meeting of the United States Congress on Tuesday, following an invitation by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The Chancellor also met with US President Barack Obama at the White House. Merkel’s visit and her address to US legislators mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989. 

Merkel Addresses Congress