How East Germany's 'traffic light man' became a beloved icon

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How East Germany's 'traffic light man' became a beloved icon.Berlin (AFP) - As Germany readies to mark 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell, one symbol of the former communist East has become an icon of reunification, seen by millions every time they cross a street.East Germany's "Ampelmann" or pedestrian...
This article was published Saturday, 9 November, 2024 by AFP
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East Germany's 'Ampelmann' or pedestrian 'traffic light man' is now instantly recognisable thanks to his chunky outline and wide-brimmed hat © AFP RALF HIRSCHBERGER


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