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Berlin Wall Fast Facts

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The Berlin Wall enclosed West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. It was an attempt to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. It became a symbol of East/West relations during the Cold War. At least140 people died either by gunshot, by fatal accident while trying to escape, or suicide.

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Berlin Wall Fast Facts

Read CNN's Berlin Wall Fast Facts and learn more about the symbol of the Cold War and East/West relations. The Wall stood from 1961 to 1989.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Berlin Wall Fast Facts

CNN Editorial ResearchHere’s some background information about the Berlin Wall, which enclosed West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, in an attempt to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. It became a symbol of East/West relations during the Cold War.The WallThe Berlin Wall began as a border of barbed wire fencing and evolved into a fortified concrete barrier with armed East German border guards.East Germany militarized the entire border with t…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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CNN Editorial ResearchHere’s some background information about the Berlin Wall, which enclosed West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, in an attempt to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. It became a symbol of East/West relations during the Cold War.The WallThe Berlin Wall began as a border of barbed wire fencing and evolved into a fortified concrete barrier with armed East German border guards.East Germany militarized the entire border with t…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Berlin Wall Fast Facts

CNN Editorial ResearchHere’s some background information about the Berlin Wall, which enclosed West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, in an attempt to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. It became a symbol of East/West relations during the Cold War.The WallThe Berlin Wall began as a border of barbed wire fencing and evolved into a fortified concrete barrier with armed East German border guards.East Germany militarized the entire border with t…

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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