Germany ratifies the EDC Treaty (Pathé, 19 March 1953)

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On 19 March 1953, the Bundestag ratifies the Treaty establishing the European Defence Community (EDC), despite fierce opposition from the Communists, who see the European Army project as a precursor to the rearmament of Federal Germany.

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Source: Pathé Archives, Saint-Ouen, 24, rue du Docteur Bauer - F 93400.
L'Allemagne vote le traité d'armée européenne- Allemagne: N.D.W [Prod.], 19 mars 1953. Pathé Archives, Saint-Ouen. - FILM (00:34, Noir et blanc, Son original).

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