CANCELLED - A Little Pocket of Freedom: A Unique Cold War Story celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift

Donald Smith will be offering a virtual 45 minute presentation followed by question and answer period to discuss his book "Steinstuecken: A Little Pocket of Freedom."  Steinstuecken, a West Berlin neighborhood, was part of the American Sector in Berlin during the Cold War. However, Steinstuecken was COMPLETELY surrounded by Communist-controlled territory. For more than 20 years, American soldiers and diplomats kept Steinstuecken out of Communist hands. The village’s residents showed determination, and even courage, in resisting Communist pressure. They also managed to live relatively normal lives, and build a bond with the Americans that stays strong to this day. At the same time, the Americans and Soviets managed the village's situation in a way that kept tensions down and prevented a crisis.  This book tells how they did it. It’s an interesting, even inspiring story that deserves to be remembered.