Stiftung Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

The Stiftung Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Foundation House of History of the Federal Republic of Germany) is a German foundation dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting artifacts and documents related to German history from the end of World War II to the present. It operates several museums, including the main Haus der Geschichte in Bonn. The organization is currently newsworthy due to the resolution of a long-standing dispute regarding the provenance of the 'Schabowski-Zettel,' the note that Günter Schabowski used during the press conference that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall. For years, the newspaper 'Bild' sought to uncover the identity of the person who sold the document. After two legal proceedings, the Haus der Geschichte has finally revealed the details of the document's journey into its collection, ending the secrecy surrounding its acquisition. This revelation is significant because the 'Schabowski-Zettel' is a crucial artifact of German history, symbolizing a pivotal moment in the country's reunification.