The West Berlin Struggle: Berlin Election
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This clip comes from the film The West Berlin Struggle. After Germany and Berlin were divided at the end of World War II, the 1946 Berlin City Council election was held. It was the only city-wide election to take place between the end of World War II and the reunification of Germany. The Soviets expected the people to vote Communist, but instead they voted for Social Democrats and other non-Communists. Following the election, tensions grew between the Allied Powers. While travel between each country’s sector remained open, the boundaries became more defined.
The West Berlin Struggle is part of The Big Picture documentary television series that was produced by the United States Army Signal Corps.
The West Berlin Struggle is part of The Big Picture documentary television series that was produced by the United States Army Signal Corps.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
National Archives Identifier: 2569836
Full Citation: Motion Picture 111-TV-628; The West Berlin Struggle; Motion Picture Films From "The Big Picture" Television Program Series, ca. 1950 - ca. 1975; Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Record Group 111; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/berlin-election, October 5, 2024]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.