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Germany and the US

Germany and the US have a long, shared history. This provides the foundation for a sound partnership and deep friendship between the two countries. Here you will find key examples of this centuries-old connection.

Partnership and cooperation

Deutsch-amerikanische Kooperationen zur Bekämpfung von Alzheimer German-Amerikan Cooperation North America From Alzheimer’s to space research
Die deutsche und die amerikanische Flagge beim Manöver „Tiger Meet“ Transatlantic relations North America Durable German-American partnership

A look at our shared history

Einwanderer auf Ellis Island, USA
History part 1: America’s German roots
Germans are the largest immigrant group in the USA – and yet are the least visible.
Amerikanische Truppen
History part 2: War and peace
The USA played a crucial role during the First and Second World Wars and made a significant contribution to the Allies’ victories.
Care Paket
History part 3: The path to democracy
The new beginning after the Second World War: The USA supported Germany in establishing a democratic society.
Checkpoint Charlie
History part 4: Close links, loud protests
Jeans and Coca-Cola, anti-Vietnam protests and the Cold War: America was the role model for a generation and nevertheless triggered criticism.
Mauerfall
History part 5: Beginning of a new era
The Wall comes down and the Cold War is history: Reunited Germany becomes a sovereign nation and a close ally of the USA.

Immigration and German heritage