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| 12th August 1961 : |
| The Wall of Shame. |
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| During the night of 12th August 1961, the East German government erects a wall between East and West Berlin : the Wall of Shame |
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| 9th November 1989 : |
| The Fall. |
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| © Hermann Bredehorst / Polaris / Starface |
| The geopolitic configuration of Eastern Europe changes. The Soviets withdraw from Afghanistan and Hungary opens its iron curtain, allowing thousands of citizens from the GDR access to West Germany. After weeks of huge demonstrations, the wall is demolished on 9th November 1989 |
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| 9th november 2009 |
| 20th anniversary of the Fall. |
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| © Hermann Bredehorst / Polaris / Starface |
| Be part of History ! Destroy the Berlin wall. The benefits will be given to Reporters without borders. |
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