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"It grieves me to hold you up again, Comrade"
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Coverage | Germany (East) |
| Description | Cartoon shows Communist soldiers and mechanics checking out a truck (labeled "Big 4Talks"). Their methods include sticking a bayonet into a tire, jacking up the cab, removing a wheel, and throwing away parts. A sign reads "Access to West Berlin." In March 1971, East Germany stalled traffic on the autobahns leading to West Berlin in retaliation for a meeting of West German politicians held in West Berlin, an action that East Germany viewed as a violation of its position regarding the status of Berlin. In response, the Western allies postponed a low-level Big Four meeting scheduled for later in the week. The political status of West Berlin, completely surrounded by East Germany, was a continuing problem throughout the Cold War. |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | Miscellaneous Items in High Demand |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Trucks--1970-1980. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | International relations--Germany (East)--1970-1980. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Cold War--1970-1980. |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Photograph |
