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A Devastating Night
On August 13 1961, Elsa goes to the eastern side of Berlin to have a sleepover with her cousin. Through the night while they are sleeping the Berlin Wall is put up and they wake up to a town of horrors. -
A New Way of Life
While Elsa misses her family, the eastern government is enforcing new laws for the Berlin Wall. -
A Sad Christmas
It's Christmas 1961, Elsa tries to show that she's grateful but she can't control her emotions. -
Life in the Eastern Bloc
Elsa's birthday has occurred and she is getting used to life in the eastern bloc. -
Tragic Times
Peter attempts to cross the border but gets short down by eastern soldiers. The soldiers let peter bleed to death and his funeral is coming up. -
A Sign of Hope
President John F. Kennedy gives an inspiring speech and gives Elsa and other citizens hope for the future in Berlin. -
Assassination
President John F. Kennedy is assassinated and it leaves Elsa to grieve. -
The Wishes Continue
Elsa turns 16 but is wishing to be in west Berlin which has so many different opportunities. -
A New Future
President Ronald Reagan spoke at the Brandenburg gate in West Berlin. President Reagan is demanding for the gate to be torn down. -
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Finally, in 1989 the Berlin is torn down. Elsa reunites with her family after 25 years and is well beyond grateful.
