Memories of an East German Uprising: 17 June 1953

On 17 June 1953 up to one million East Germans and took to the streets to demand the removal of the SED, better living conditions, free elections and the reunification of Germany. This account is based on real events by fictional character Frank Klein - created by Dr. Richard Millington of the University of Chester. Go to for more info and follow @17juni1953live on Twitter. Music by Thom Robson: Voiced by Adam Schuch-des Forges