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Von der Befreiung zur Freiheit


A sensitive portrait of one of the most important eras of Austrian history – from Austria’s Allied occupation until the re-establishment of full sovereignty with the State Treaty in 1955. Erich Lessing portrayed politics as well as a new emerging society and the revival of the cultural scene in post-war Austria. Text contributions by well-known personalities like Gerd Bacher, Alexander Giese and Ludwig Steiner.



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Children in the Austrian Enns valley scrambling to get their skis off after skiing to school, 1953.
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Children in the Austrian Enns valley scrambling to get their skis off after skii...

At a reception in the Austrian parliament in Vienna,
Austrian president Theodor Koerner welcomes Austria's
Cardinal Theodor Innitzer. Vienna, 1953.
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At a reception in the Austrian parliament in Vienna, Austrian president Theodor...

A "Wiener Dienstmann", as it says on his cap, ready to carry suitcases, deliver parcels or take shopping bags to somebody's home. Vienna,1953.
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A "Wiener Dienstmann", as it says on his cap, ready to carry suitcases, deliver...

Austrian Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bruno Pittermann addressing
a meeting of members of the Austrian Socialist Party.
Vienna, 1953
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Austrian Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bruno Pittermann addressing a meeting of members o...

Austrian Federal President Dr.Theodor Koerner on
the terrace of the presidential residence. The former general in the Imperial Army later joined the Socialist Party, became mayor of Vienna and won the presidency, in a run-off against the People's Party's Heinrich Glaissner, on May 27,1951.
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Austrian Federal President Dr.Theodor Koerner on the terrace of the presidentia...

Post-war Vienna.
A war-damaged station of Vienna's L-train. "Heiligenstadt" is the    
name of the station in the 19th district.              

Vienna, 1953
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Post-war Vienna. A war-damaged station of Vienna's L-train. "Heiligenstadt" is...

A festive dinner given by the Austrian government in the rococo hall of the Jockey-Club in Palais Pallavicini.

Vienna, 1953
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A festive dinner given by the Austrian government in the rococo hall of the Jock...

The Vienna Boys Choir performing in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna 1953.
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The Vienna Boys Choir performing in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna 1953.

Changing of the Guards in Vienna's first district: handover from the Soviets to the US in front of the Imperial Palace in Vienna.
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Changing of the Guards in Vienna's first district: handover from the Soviets to...

Soviet writer Ilya Ehrenburg during the Communist      
inspired Peace Congress in Vienna,1953
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Soviet writer Ilya Ehrenburg during the Communist inspired Peace Congress...

Communist Youth march through Vienna streets during    
the Communist-sponsored Peace Congress in Vienna,1953
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Communist Youth march through Vienna streets during the Communist-sponsored...

Two women carrying a lamp through the centre of town. In the background one of the many war invalids in Vienna.
Vienna, Austria, 1953
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Two women carrying a lamp through the centre of town. In the background one of t...