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International Spy Museum
800 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004
When: 
Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

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Where were you when the Wall fell? The Berlin Wall is long gone, but one Cold War icon is still chugging away—the Trabant. Despite their questionable performance and smoky two-stroke engines, these little cars are now affectionately regarded as a symbol of East Germany and the fall of Communism. Trabants are a rarity here, but on November 9, some of the finest examples in the US will chug their way to the International Spy Museum to celebrate our Seventh Annual Parade of Trabants. Drop in to view the vintage cars, which will be parked in front of the Museum on F Street, NW, and enter a raffle to win a ride in a Trabant. While the cars are on display, experts will be on hand to answer questions about Trabants, the Cold War, and Communism, while a German band provides festive music. Check out our own Checkpoint Charlie and "Fall of the Wall."

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