Exhibition: 70 years of Berlin Airlift

Opening on First Friday, July 5th:

On the occasion of the Berlin Airlift’s 70th anniversary, Goethe Pop Up Kansas City showcases the traveling exhibit Berlin Airlift from the Allied Museum Berlin.

The Berlin Airlift as a symbol of friendship: In the summer of 1948, following tensions with the Western Allies and as a response to the currency reform in Germany, the Soviet Union blocked all routes to West Berlin. Two million people were cut off from access to food and raw materials. The USA decided to airlift supplies to the enclave – for over a year.

A multimedia exhibition featuring historical photographs, maps, videos, audio, and text, Berlin Airlift serves to remind visitors of the strong historic ties and values that continue to unite Germany and the United States.