The Fall of the Berlin Wall

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Be a history detective — read between the dates.

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The Fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, symbolized the end of the Cold War and the division between East and West Germany. The wall had been erected in 1961 to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West, and its demolition represented a significant moment for freedom, democracy, and the reunification of Germany. The event was celebrated worldwide as it marked the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe and paved the way for the expansion of democratic ideals across the continent.

Key facts

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1The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989.
2It symbolized the end of the Cold War.
3The demolition of the wall led to the reunification of Germany.

Timeline

When it happened

1961
East Germany builds the Berlin Wall
1987
Ronald Reagan says 'Tear down this wall!'
1989
The Berlin Wall opens on November 9
1990
Germany is reunified

Then & Now

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