-
World War II Ends
Germany surrenders to its Allies, the war in Europe ends, and Berlin is divided into 4 sectors: the American, British, French in the West and the Soviet in the East -
West Berlin Blockade
The Soviets blockade West Berlin: start of the Berlin airlift. West and East Germany are set up as separate states. -
Fedral Republic of Germany
Zones of Germany occupied by France, England, and the United States combine to form the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) -
Violent End to Labor Strikes
Soviet troops bring a violent end to massive labor strikes in East Germany. -
East Germany = sovereign
East Germany is declared fully sovereign -
West Germany = sovereign
West Germany is declared fully sovereign. -
The Wall is Built
This is the when the Berlin Wall was built -
Cuban Missile Crisis
This was when the cuban missile crisis affected Berlin. -
Germany signs Treaty
This is when East and West Germany sign a treaty recognizing their mutual sovereignty, -
The United Nations
Both German states become members of the United Nations -
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev comes to power in Soviet Union. -
Ronald Regan's Speech
This is when Ronald Regan gave his speech about tearing down the wall. In his own words, he says, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" -
East Germany Holds Elections
East Germany holds free elections, bringing into office a slate of politicians who have pledged reunification with West Germany -
The Berlin Wall Crumbles
This is the date when the Berlin Wall finally comes down. Everyone came together with pick axes and hammers and nocked down the wall. -
The Reunification
East and West Germany reunify, becoming one nation with Berlin as its capital
