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Cold War began with Polar Bears - A historical insight

Thursday, April 18, 2013 @ 7:00pm
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Apr. 11, 2013
The Cold War between the NATO countries on one side and the Warsaw Pact states on the other reached its peak in the 1950’s and 60’s. Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis and construction of the Berlin Wall almost turned a cold into a hot war.

Heritage Matters: Food, Fire, & Family

Saturday, March 9, 2013 @ 11:00am
@ DANK-HAUS
Feb. 25, 2013
Heritage Matters: Food, Fire, & Family is a cultural demonstration event, where participants will learn about German and Japanese traditions. The German demonstration will feature a flaming punch with rum, wine, and space.

Lost German Chicago

Saturday, January 8, 2011 @ 4:00am
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Jan. 2, 2011
Join us for a lecture and tour with Joseph Heinen, one of the authors of Lost German Chicago, the companion book to the exhibition of the same name debuting in the newly created DANK-HAUS German-American cultural center and museum in historic Lincoln Square. Lost German Chicago traces
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