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east and west berlin is officially separated as the zonal boundary is closed off by east germany.
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Brandenburg Gate is closed.
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the barbed wire is being replaced with concrete bricks.
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all checkpoints used to cross over are officially closed down.
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All crossing points closed for West Berlin citizens.
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to ensure that no one makes it past the border, another wall is built.
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an 18 year old boy is shot and publicly bled to death.
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american president john f Kennedy, goes to Berlin and says the words "Ich bin ein Berliner." which translates to "i am a Berliner"
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John F Kennedy announces “Ich bin ein Berliner.” which translates to 'i am a Berliner.'
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a third wall is constructed to replace the first.
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East and West Germany establish diplomatic ties.
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the border agents were told to not be afraid to use weapons or lethal force on those who try to escape... including women and children.
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an official third wall is constructed, but with touch sensitive technology that opens fire on whatever triggered it. the most infamous name is ‘Stutzwandelement UL 12.11’
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Ronald Reagan demands the wall to be torn down.
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the final life lost from the wall is named Chris Gueffroy.
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Hungary removes border restrictions with Austria.
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the Hungarian government lifts the border restrictions, allowing over 13,000 east Germans to escape to Austria.
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the government finally allows passage between east and west Germany, and in the rush to leave, the walls start to be disassembled.
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the brandenburg gate is opened.
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Germany is formally reunited.