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Fall of the Berlin Wall
In 1989, the Berlin Wall was opened, and people moved freely between East and West Berlin. The wall’s fall became a powerful sign that the Cold War division of Europe was ending.
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In the picture
- Lower broken edge of the wall opening
- Shoulder of a person crossing the opening
- Concrete chunk carried by a person
- Wall panel lifted by the crane
Examples
- A locked gate between two neighborhoods; when it opens, families can visit each other again.
- A curtain pulled across a room; when it is removed, the two halves become one space.
Key takeaways
- The Berlin Wall fell in 1989.
- Its opening became a symbol of the Cold War’s end in Europe.
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