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Allied Museum

Allied Museum
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The Allied Museum in Berlin, located on Clayallee in the city's Zehlendorf district, offers a comprehensive exploration of the Western Allies' presence in Berlin from 1945 to 1994. Housed in the historic Outpost Theater and the Nicholson Memorial Library, the museum's permanent exhibition, "How Enemies Became Friends," delves into the political, military, and cultural aspects of the Allied occupation. The first part of the exhibition, situated in the former Outpost Theater, focuses on the immediate post-World War II period, highlighting events such as the Allied victory, the early years of occupation, and the Berlin Airlift during the Soviet blockade of 1948–49. The second part, located in the Nicholson Memorial Library, examines the Cold War era, showcasing the daily lives of Allied forces and Berliners, as well as the intelligence activities that characterized the time. Among the museum's notable exhibits are a British Handley Page Hastings aircraft used during the Airlift, the last guardhouse from Checkpoint Charlie, and a reconstructed espionage tunnel from Operation Gold. These artifacts provide tangible insights into the complexities of Berlin's divided history.

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The Allied Museum is located on Clayallee in Berlin’s Zehlendorf district, in the former American sector of West Berlin. It documents the role of the Western Allies—United States, Britain, and France—in Berlin from 1945 to 1994, highlighting their military and political presence during the Cold War1. The museum is housed in historic buildings, including the former Outpost Theater and the Nicholson Memorial Library, which were once part of the American garrison. Nearby, visitors can explore the Parkviertel Dahlem, a former American housing area, and the Cole Sports Center, which was used by U.S. forces2. The museum grounds also feature a monument to Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian officer who played a key role in the American Revolutionary War

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