Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall was a concrete barrier that divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. It was constructed by East Germany to prevent its citizens from fleeing to the democratic West. The wall became a powerful symbol of the Cold War, representing the division between communist and capitalist ideologies. Families were separated, and many attempted dangerous crossings to escape. The wall fell on November 9, 1989, leading to the reunification of Germany and marking the decline of communist control in Eastern Europe. Its fall is often celebrated as a significant moment in the fight for freedom and unity.