Ceremonial Act Free University Berlin 1958

Ceremonial Act Free University Berlin 1958

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Ceremonial Act Free University Berlin 1958. The photo shows a ceremonial act of the Free University of Berlin in 1958, a solemn event that underscores the importance of the university as a symbol of academic freedom and Western values.
Location: Presumably in the Henry Ford Building, the central auditorium of the university, built in 1954 with US support.
Significance: The Free University was founded in 1948 in response to the ideological control of Humboldt University in East Berlin and developed into the academic center of West Berlin.
The photo documents the international support for the university, its role in the Cold War, and the importance of science and education as pillars of democracy.

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