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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Museum and Library: Blockade Lifted

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion on the events leading up to the lifting of the Berlin Blockade as well as actual figures for the amount of aid delivered to Berlin throughout the Airlift.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Berlin Airlift

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of the Berlin Airlift provides links to maps, timelines, and other resources. The entire film is not available at this time, however, a short clip can be viewed. Coverage of the Chocolate Pilot and the support by...
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Other

Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation: Spirit of Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
Wow, this site has a great description of the Berlin Airlift. Breaks the operation down into different stages that show how the program evolved. Contains great details and pictures about the airlift.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Berlin's Historic Airport Faces Closure

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR correspondent Kyle James discusses the potential closure of the Tempelhof Airport in Berlin. (January 29, 2008)
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

The Berlin Airlift: June 27, 1948 to May 12, 1949

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an abundance of information about the Berlin Airlift. Along with general information, the site includes vocabulary related to the Berlin Airlift, and follow questions about the information presented.
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Other

U.s. Centennial of Flight Commission: The Berlin Airlift

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives readers an in-depth look at the Berlin Airlift. Examines the dates the operation took place, amounts of materials airlifted into Eastern Germany, Soviet reactions, and details of the operation. A very informative resource...
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Other

German Embassy: Berlin Airlift

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, sponsored by the German Embassy, looks at the Berlin Airlift. The piece is brief but gives a unique, German perspective. Conveys a great introduction to the topic.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Air Supply

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the Berlin blockade, the Berlin airlift, President Truman's role, the pressures on Josef Stalin, and Europe's reaction. The story comes out in the form of an interview between Jim Lehrer and several subject matter...
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: The Berlin Airlift

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains background information about the Berlin airlift as well as links to other pages with information concerning this event.
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BBC

Bbc: Blockade Ends

For Students 9th - 10th
This article and corresponding video discuss the end of the Berlin Blockade. Archived.