THE BERLIN WALL - my memory photos

THE WALL, 1961

On Saturday, 12 August 1961, Walter Ulbricht signed the order to close the border and erect a wall.At midnight, the police and units of the East German army began to close the border and by Sunday morning, 13 August 1961, the border with West Berlin was closed.

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THE FALL, 1989

The politburo led by Krenz decided on November 9, to allow refugees to exit directly through crossing points between East Germany and West Germany, including West Berlin. On the same day, the ministerial administration modified the proposal to include private travel. The new regulations were to take effect on November 10.

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PHOTOS TAKEN OUT OF A HELICOPTER

1990 a helicopter was flying along the wall

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