As May 8th approaches, many countries are planning public celebrations for Victory in Europe Day, which marks the 70th anniversary of the German surrender in World War II. But the mood is heavier in Germany, as the country continues to face the challenge of living with the legacy of the war. Everything in Berlin, it seems, has been touched by the war: A modern parking lot was once the site of Hitler’s bunker; an art museum was used for wartime fortifications. These photos explore Germany’s continuing journey towards recovery — a journey that is as important now as ever, while a new generation learns how to bring together the past and the present to better live with its nation’s legacy.
Photography by Jason Goettisheim.
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