| Refugees From Eastern Germany Flock to The West | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1581 |
| Catalog #: | 352414 | |
| Clip Number: | 352414-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 026-436-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:11:53 - 00:12:34 | |
| Location: | East Germany | |
| Year Shot: | 1953 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | IMMIGRATION: Political Asylum LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Germany, East WAR & CONFLICT/COLD WAR: Refugees | |
| Description: | Dull in imagery and contrast Refugees from Eastern Germany stream into west Berlin, sometimes at the rate of 2,000 a day to be screened and resettled in the free area. It is estimated that one German out of five is from the East. MCUS - Throngs walking the streets of East Germany MCUOH - Throngs waiting to be screamed MCUS - Back of a mother holding her child, child looking at camera MCUS - Father holding his child MCUS - Throngs waiting to be screamed, policeman posted to keep order MCUS - Clock, cup and a crucifix MCUS - East German family sitting on the ground together MCUS - Family sitting together at a table, mother is slicing bread MCUS - Children sleeping CUS - Crying baby being rocked | |
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