Irish Smile
An Irish woman's smile brings a pause in the Cold War on the night that men first walked on the moon.
Fourth of
July
As American as apple pie, the holiday took on a new aspect
when clerks, cooks, interpreters and mechanics were rounded
up to fill out a force stretched thin by the Vietnam War.
Reenlist!
A 1976 brochure tells soldiers that they will enjoy serving
in Berlin,
but also warns of the strict requirements imposed on
Berlin Brigade.
The Terror
Tax
Excerpts from a 1993 paper on the links between extreme
Western energy demand and terrorism, trace the evolution from late 60's Berlin to today's
concerns.
Year 2000 closing of the Kranzler cafe
ends a Berlin tradtion.
Announcement of plans for closing the 147-year old coffee
house on the Ku'damm
brings back memories of sidewalk cafe life in 1969.
Clothes make the man?
Have you ever noticed how people react to the way that
you dress? In Germany, as anywhere,
there were some people who jumped to surprising conclusions,
based on first impressions.
23rd Hour, 23rd Psalm
Famous (or infamous) since the turn of the last century for its nightlife,
Berlin shows the edgy side of its political situation -- combined with silent beauty
on a still summer night.
More to come!
