We research the history of the German Democratic Republic and its enduring relevance for progressive movements today. Run by @ZetkinForum for Social Research.
73 yrs ago #OTD, the German Democratic Republic was founded as a democratic, antifascist reaction to WW2 & the subsequent restoration of monopoly capitalism in West Germany.
Although it existed for only 40 yrs, the #DDR offers progressive movements a wealth of knowledge today.
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