The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
2009 is a special year for Berlin. The city celebrates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, which came down on the historic evening of November 9th, 1989. Thanks to a peaceful revolution, the border between East and West Germany fell, the Cold War ended, and Germany was reunited.
You can still feel Berlin's turbulent yet hopeful history when you walk through its streets; many of its landmarks are closely connected to the Berlin Wall, its fall, and the reunification of Germany. For an in-depth understanding of Berlin and its unique and moving history, pay a visit to the monuments listed below.
1. Brandenburg Gate
"Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Pariser Platz"Rene Erhardt
"Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Former President Ronald Reagan spoke those moving words in front of the Brandenburg Gate. During the Cold War, the gate stood between East and West Berlin and symbolized the division of the city, the country, and the world.
I WAS THERE!!! :D So cool!
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