'55-63-Berlin Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the leader of East Berlin?
A
Walter Ulbricht
2
Q
Who was the leader of West Berlin?
A
Ernst Reuter
3
Q
What did Ulbricbht do in October of 1958?
A
called the west to recognise east Berlin
4
Q
When did Khrushchev issue the ultimatum?
A
27 November 1958
5
Q
What was the ultimatum?
A
to withdraw all US troops from Berlin within 6 months or Khrushchev will give Berlin to Ulbricbht by handing over control of access
6
Q
What did Eisenhower say in response?
A
‘if the Russians want war over Berlin, they can have it”
7
Q
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