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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.

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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 North America North America From Alzheimer’s to space research
Around 2,300 scientific collaborations between Germany and the USA produce valuable new insights. Some people are worried about the future.
Die deutsche und die amerikanische Flagge beim Manöver „Tiger Meet“ North America North America Durable German-American partnership
A perspective on politics, economics and defence reveals the importance of relations between both countries even in Donald Trump’s second term in office.

A look at our shared history

Einwanderer auf Ellis Island, USA
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