Berlin Wall

By j.hart

  • Division of Berlin

    The division of Berlin split up families.

  • Beginning of the Berlin Blockade

    The blockade was preventing the people from leaving their own land.

  • Unification of West Germany

    West Germany is unified under a federal government.

  • East Germany is founded

    East Germany is not unified under the federal government.

  • Border between East/West Germany and East/West Berlin closed

    Only the border between East and West Berlin is open

  • Border between East and West Berlin closed

    Barriers between East and West Berlin are built.

  • John F Kennedy visits Berlin and proclaims he is a Berliner

    Kennedy aimed to underline the support from the United States for West Germany.

  • West Berlin citizen can visit East Berlin for first time in 2 years

    West Berlin and East Berlin sign accordance about travel

  • Berlin wall is opened

    Government officials open the wall after nearly 30 years of division.

  • Germany is reunited

    East Germany and West Germany are united to form a united Germany.