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World War II ends and Berlin is separated into 4 sectors.
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A 30 day pass is now required to pass between the wall.
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Soviet Union blocked the Western peoples railways, roads, and canal to the sectors of Berlin under Western control.
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The Berlin airlift supplied almost 9,000 tons of food and supplies to the people of Berlin. The Soviets allowed this because they feared war if they did not allow this.
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The Soviet union lifts the eleven month blockade.
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This was probably ended by lack of money and supplies.
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Uprising of East Berlin building workers against the forcing of increased working patterns, overthrow by Red Army tanks.
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The Western Powers abandon the Interzone pass, the Soviet Union follows but East German people need a permit to travel to the West.
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Leaving East Germany without permission is forbidden and violations are prosecuted with prison up to three years.
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The Berlin sectorial border between East and West Berlin is closed, barriers are built.
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This separates east and west Germany.
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West
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West Berlin citizens may visit East Berlin the first time after more than two years.
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President Ronald Reagan visits Berlin and urges Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall.
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Hungarian government opens border for East German refugees.
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The gate is opened, reuniting families and friends.
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East and west Germany are reunited.
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After 30 years, the wall is no longer in use.