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The unconditional surrender of all German forces brings the Second World War in Europe to an end.
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With the backing of the American and British governments, West Germany is allowed to create a new national constitution and begin a new nation built of the principles of democracy.
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Allied leaders gather to discuss the future of German and Europe.
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In an attempt to drive the western allied forces from West Berlin Soviet forces blockade all supply lines into the city. The allied forces embrake on the largest airlift in history to feed and heat the people of west berlin for almost ten months.
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Estimated one millon poeple attend a pro democracy demonstrations in East Berlin's main square.
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