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COLD WAR 11/12
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Transcript of interview with civilian Helmut Eikermann, 1996
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- 1996 Jan (Creation)
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Typescript transcript of interview with Helmut Eikermann, a German youth in East Berlin, 1950-1952, relating to the forbidden broadcasts by the Radio in Amerikanischer Sektor (RIAS) and their impact in the German Democratic Republic, 1950-1952; the unpopularity of Radio Berlin amongst young East Berliners, 1950-1952; the popularity of US inspired music in East Berlin, 1950-1952; the attempts by the government of the German Democratic Republic to jam RIAS broadcasts, [1950-1952]; and speculation on the reunification of Germany, [1952].
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