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fact 1
Berlin was divided into four sectors, the american, British, French, and soviet, which was where that country "ruled" so to speak. -
Fact 2
In order to travel between sectors you need a 30 day pass called an interzonepass. -
Fact 3
The Berlin Blockade begun, which means you can not go to the other side of Berlin without the governments permission -
Fact 4
The Berlin Blockade was ended, which was the originally metaphorical wall of Berlin. -
Fact 5
this was the beginning of the Federal Republic of Germany, which after a lengthy time lapse, joined all of the sectors to one. -
Fact 6
the border between East and West Germany and between East Germany and West Berlin is closed. But, the border between East and West Berlin was still opened -
Fact 7
Berlin workers "rebelled", which increased the working norms. They were suppressed by red army tanks. -
Fact 8
The Western Powers waive the Interzonenpass, the Soviet Union follows. -
Fact 9
Leaving East Germany without permission is forbidden and violations are prosecuted with prison up to three years -
Fact 10
The border between East and West Berlin is closed, and barriers are built -
Fact 11
the Brandenburg was closed -
Fact 12
West Berlin crossing points are closed. -
Fact 13
J.F.K visits Berlin and says "Ich bin ein Berliner." which means "i am a Berliner", but was taken as "I am a Berliner doughnut." -
Fact 14
West Berlin citizens may visit East Berlin for the first time in more than two years. -
Fact 15
Four Power's Agreement over Berlin makes visiting easier for west Berlin -
Fact 16
Ronald Reagan visited Berlin to urge the destruction of the wall. -
Fact 17
Hungary opens border for refugees. -
Fact 18
Berlin wall opens. -
Fact 19
Brandenburg gate opens. -
Fact 20
Germany is finally reunited.
