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Exile187 – Marla’s Time Travel
Today is day 187 of my exile.Exile 187.Nineteen eighty-seven. In 1987, Germany remains defined by division, yet the political atmosphere is beginning to shift noticeably. In the Federal Republic, economic stability and domestic political debates shape the landscape, while in the GDR structural problems are becoming more apparent. The rigid order in the East is beginning to crack under quiet but Read more
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Exile186 – Marla’s Time Travel
Today is day 186 of my exile. Exile 186. Nineteen eighty-six. The year 1986 is marked by a world in transition. In the Federal Republic, Helmut Kohl is re-elected Federal Chancellor in January, while economic stability and security alignment with the West remain the guiding principles. In the GDR, the leadership under Erich Honecker attempts to respond to reform impulses from Moscow Read more