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1958 Press Photo Victory goddess statue with a quadriga kidnaps by Communists

This is an original press photo. This victory goddess statue together with a quadriga (four-horse chariot) was kidnapped by Communists into Red-held East Berlin, Germany, today and is causing a commotion among citizenry and officials of West Berlin. Reds rebuilt the Brandenburg Gate (partly visible in background), just inside city's Communist sector, and agreed to have West Berlin-built quadriga put atop it September 15 to replace memorial almost totally destroyed during World War II. The Reds have promised to return the quadriga and goddess in time for the September unveiling. 1958 Press Photo Victory goddess statue with a quadriga kidnaps by CommunistsPhoto measures 8 x 10.25inches. Photo is dated 8-3-1958.

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