Berlin Wall Timeline

  • Berlin is Divided into Four Sectors

  • World War II Ends

  • Cold War Begins

  • Federal Republic of Germany is Founded (West Germany)

  • German Democratic Republic is Founded (East Germany)

  • Border between East and West Germany and between East Germany and West Berlin is closed. Only the border between East and West Berlin is still opened

  • East German now need permisson to travel West

  • Leaving East Germany without permission is forbidden and violations are prosecuted with prison up to three years

  • Berlin Wall Goes Up

  • All crossing points are closed for West Berlin citizens

  • President Kennedy Visits Berlin

  • President Regean Elected

  • President Regean Delivers Speech at Berlin

  • Berlin Wall Falls

  • Germany is Reunited