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.

Sandra Bullock

These famous people with German roots have left their mark on the USA

Famous Americans with roots in Germany: we introduce you to a number of really surprising examples

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

Bonhoeffer-Porträt bei einer Pro-Israel-Demonstration in New York 2024

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“He was opposed to any form of nationalism”

Tobias Korenke, the great-nephew of the theologian and Nazi opponent Dietrich Bonhoeffer, on the impact that his ancestor - who was executed 80 years ago - still has in the USA.

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