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Internationale Forschungsstelle DDR

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We research the history of the German Democratic Republic and its enduring relevance for progressive movements today. Run by @ZetkinForum for Social Research.

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What happened on 17 June 1953 in the DDR? A "popular uprising" or a "fascist coup"? There were strikes and demonstrations in 373 different locations, with just under 5% of the DDR’s working class participating. In some places, protests turned violent: ifddr.org/en/17-june-195…