Historical Events tagged with "alliedcontrolcouncil"
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Politics & Government
Abolition of Prussia Declared by Allies
February 25th, 1947 78 years ago
The Allied Control Council formally proclaimed the abolition of Prussia as a political entity. This action followed the Preußenschlag of 1932, during which the Prussian government had already lost its autonomy. As a result of ongoing geopolitical changes after World War II, the Allies aimed to dismantle remnants of the German state that had contributed to aggression and militarism. This move represented a significant shift in post-war governance in Germany and symbolized efforts to prevent future conflicts.
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