5 Questions
What does the red photo album found in the Stasi records archive document?
Decisive moments in the head of the ministry's career
What was the Berlin Wall declared as?
The anti-fascist protection rampart
What does the condition of the photo album suggest?
It has been looked through frequently
What does the situation after August 13th, 1961 prove?
Building the anti-fascist protection rampart was the right decision
Where did Erich Milke begin each day?
His office at 7 o'clock sharp
Study Notes
The Berlin Wall and the Stasi
- The red photo album found in the Stasi records archive documents the construction of the Berlin Wall.
- The Berlin Wall was declared a "anti-fascist protective rampart" by the GDR government.
- The condition of the photo album, which is pristine and untouched, suggests that it was not intended for public consumption.
- The situation after August 13th, 1961, proves that the building of the Berlin Wall was a sudden and secretive act.
- Erich Mielke, the head of the Stasi, began each day by reviewing the Stasi's surveillance activities at the Berlin Wall.
Test your knowledge of the Stasi Records Archive in Berlin and the remnants of the former East German Ministry for State Security with this quiz. Explore the millions of files, reports, photos, and index cards stored in the archive, including a red photo album left behind by the head of the ministry. Delve into the decisive moments in his career, such as the construction of the Berlin Wall.
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