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Opening the Berlin Wall
On this day in 1989, East German officials opened the Berlin Wall, allowing travel from East to West Berlin. Within hours celebrating Germans, nicknamed Mauerspechte…
Tearing Down the Wall
On this day in 1990, East and West Germany come together on what is known as “Unity Day,” less than one year after East German…
The Berlin Wall
On this day in 1961, in efforts to stem the tide of Cold War refugees attempting to leave East Berlin, the communist government of East…
The End of the Wall
On this day in 1989 East German officials opened the Berlin Wall, allowing travel from East to West Berlin. Within hours celebrating Germans, nicknamed Mauerspechte…
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