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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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The Austrian State Treaty,ending Allied Occupation, was signed on May 15,1955 in the presence of Foreign Ministers Dulles (USA),Macmillan(GB),Pinay(F),Molotov (USSR) and Figl,Austria.Jubilant crowds in front of the Belvedere Palace,where the treaty was signed.
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The Austrian State Treaty,ending Allied Occupation, was signed on May 15,1955 in...

British Foreign Minister Harold Macmillan arrives at Vienna airport on May13th 1955, for the signing of the Austrian state treaty.Vienna, May 13,1955
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British Foreign Minister Harold Macmillan arrives at Vienna airport on May13th 1...

The Austrian State Treaty,ending Allied Occupation, was signed on May 15,1955. In the evening after the signing, the Austrian government invited to a state reception in the Imperial palace of Schoenbrunn.
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The Austrian State Treaty,ending Allied Occupation, was signed on May 15,1955....

Adolf Schaerf, Austrian Vice Chancellor (1953-1957) Julius Raab, Federal Chancellor of Austria (1953-1961) Leopold Figl, Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs (1953-1959) Waiting for the Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov and the Austrian State Treaty: Adolf Schaerf, Austrian vice chancellor, in the forground, Julius Raab, Austrian chancellor, at the right window; and Leopold Figl, Austrian foreign minister, at the left window of the 18th century chancellery. Office of the Federal Chancellor, Vienna, 1955
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Adolf Schaerf, Austrian Vice Chancellor (1953-1957) Julius Raab, Federal Chance...

Before the signing of the Austrian State Treaty on 15 May 1955): The Austrian government meets Soviet foreign minister Vyatcheslav Molotov at the Office of the Federal Cancellor in Vienna. Chancellor Julius Raab shows Soviet foreign minister Vyatcheslav Molotov the 18th century hall where the Vienna Congress met in 1815 to re-arrange Europe's frontiers after the Napoleonic Wars. Office of the Federal Chancellor, Vienna, Austria, 1955
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Before the signing of the Austrian State Treaty on 15 May 1955): The Austrian g...

Post-war Vienna. At the Allied Control Council's headquarter: Soviet and French soldiers expecting the arrival of the foreign ministers. At the end of Austria's occupation period, "Stalinplatz" was restored to its original name "Schwarzenbergplatz". Vienna, 1955
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Post-war Vienna. At the Allied Control Council's headquarter: Soviet and French...

Signing of the Austrian State Treaty ending Allied Occupation: A Tedeum was celebrated at Vienna's St.Stephen's Cathedral.Sitting alone,first row:Austrian President Theodor Koerner; behind him, Chancellor Julius Raab.
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Signing of the Austrian State Treaty ending Allied Occupation: A Tedeum was cel...

After the signing of the Austrian State treaty, a Tedeum was celebrated in Saint Stephen's Cathedral. Thousands attanded under thousands of umbrellas.
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After the signing of the Austrian State treaty, a Tedeum was celebrated in Saint...

Line-up for the reception at Schoenbrunn Palace,after the signing of the Austrian State Treaty,May 15,1955: From l.-r.:Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov,Foreign minister Figl,Secretary of State Dulles,Chancellor Raab Harold Macmillan and Vice Chancellor Adolf Schaerf.
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Line-up for the reception at Schoenbrunn Palace,after the signing of the Austri...

In pouring rain,Austrian Foreign Minister Leopold Figl and US-Secretary of State John Foster Dulles inspect a guard of honour of Austrian soldiers before joining the guests in Schoenbrunn Palace, where a reception was held after the signing of the State Treaty. Vienna, May 1955
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In pouring rain,Austrian Foreign Minister Leopold Figl and US-Secretary of Stat...

Alfred Maleta and wife arriving at the government reception to celebrate the signing of the State treaty. Vienna, 1955
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Alfred Maleta and wife arriving at the government reception to celebrate the si...

Austrian chancellor Julius Raab showing Schoenbrunn Palace to his guests at the reception following the signing of the Austrian state treaty. From l.to r.: Soviet Foreign Minister Moltov. Austrian Foreign minister Leopold Figl, US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, Julius Raab, Austrian Chancellor. Vienna, 1955
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Austrian chancellor Julius Raab showing Schoenbrunn Palace to his guests at the...