Im Jahr 1953 gab es in der DDR einen Aufstand, an den lange Zeit in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ein Feiertag erinnerte. Wann war das?
In 1953 there was an uprising in the GDR, which for a long time was commemorated by a public holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was that?
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Explanation
The uprising on June 17, 1953, in the GDR was a response from the dissatisfied population protesting against the political and economic conditions. This day was celebrated as a holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany to commemorate the struggle for freedom and democracy and to show solidarity with the people in the GDR. The uprising is a significant historical event that highlights the tensions between East and West Germany and ultimately contributed to reunification.
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