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East and West Berlin

Oct 24, 2024
Dive into the captivating history of Berlin's division from post-World War II to reunification. Discover how the geopolitical landscape shaped the lives of East and West Berliners during the Cold War. Uncover the reasons behind the construction of the Berlin Wall, driven by economic despair and mass emigration. Relive the joyous moments of its fall in 1989, a turning point marked by peaceful protests and a celebration of unity, as events unfolded leading to the historic reunification of Germany.
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