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Hello guys.

I've just read in the Wiki article that there was a slight possibility of DDR hymne to be adopted as national anthem of the unified Germany: https://archive.md/20190427232132/h...nden-aus-ruinen-in-nationalhymne_aid-12653725

East German Prime Minister Lothar de Maizière had proposed that Becher's lyrics should be used as the united German national anthem, but this was rejected by his West German counterpart, chancellor Helmut Kohl.

So, because of the lyrics and music are both quite cool, here is the challenge.

With after the 1953 POD, make it happen: East Germany still crumbles somehow, unification process is still dominated by West Germany, but old 'Das Lied der Deutschen' has no use as the united Germany anthem - Germany leaders have to select 'Auferstanden aus Ruinen' as the new national symbol.

Maybe out of respect, maybe out of political correctness, maybe due to 'Deutschlandlied' being stained in blood... It's up to you.

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