# Ich bin ein Berliner (1963)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1963-ich-bin-ein-berliner
Location: West Berlin
Categories: main-event

On 26 June 1963 US President John F. Kennedy spoke in West Berlin. He declared 'Ich bin ein Berliner'. The speech affirmed American support.

## Why it matters
It became a symbol of Western solidarity with Berlin.

Ruler at the time: [Ludwig Erhard](https://germany-history.com/rulers/ludwig-erhard)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Ich bin ein Berliner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ich_bin_ein_Berliner)