If Adenauer were here with us in the sauna, we could see for ourselves that Germany is and will remain divided but also that Germany never will rise again.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This reflects on the Cold War division of Germany. Khrushchev claims Germany cannot reunify or regain power.
- In plain terms
- Germany will stay divided and weak forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Historical divisions can be seen as permanent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are some divisions truly permanent?
- How does history change what leaders believe?
Another view
History proved the division was not permanent.
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