Berlin Wall History: From Rise to Fall (1961-1989)

What was the Berlin Wall and how did it fall?

The Fall of the Berlin Wall. In 1989, a concrete wall that divided a city — and the world — finally came down. The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of decades of separation between East and West Germany and became one of the most powerful symbols of freedom in modern history. Built in 1961, the wall stood as a reminder of the Cold War, limiting movement, silencing voices, and separating families. In this video, we explore: Why the Berlin Wall was built What life was like on both sides How

From the archives: 30 years since the fall of the Berlin wall

Witness The Relief, Revelry, And Raucousness At The 1989 Fall Of The Berlin Wall