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World War II Ends
World War II ends and Berlin is separated into 4 sectors. -
Interzone Pass
A 30 day pass is now required to pass between the wall. -
Berlin Wall Blockade
Soviet Union blocked the Western peoples railways, roads, and canal to the sectors of Berlin under Western control. -
Berlin Airlift Begins
The Berlin airlift supplied almost 9,000 tons of food and supplies to the people of Berlin. The Soviets allowed this because they feared war if they did not allow this. -
End of Berlin Blockade
The Soviet union lifts the eleven month blockade. -
Federal Republic of Germany is founded
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End of Berlin Airlift
This was probably ended by lack of money and supplies. -
German Democratic Republic is Founded
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Uprising
Uprising of East Berlin building workers against the forcing of increased working patterns, overthrow by Red Army tanks. -
Western Powers
The Western Powers abandon the Interzone pass, the Soviet Union follows but East German people need a permit to travel to the West. -
Leaving East Germany is Forbidden
Leaving East Germany without permission is forbidden and violations are prosecuted with prison up to three years. -
Berriers are Built
The Berlin sectorial border between East and West Berlin is closed, barriers are built. -
Brandenburg Gate is Closed.
This separates east and west Germany. -
All Crossing Points are Closed for West Berlin Citizens
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West Berlin Gate Opens
West Berlin citizens may visit East Berlin the first time after more than two years. -
U.S. Presidant Visits Wall
President Ronald Reagan visits Berlin and urges Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall. -
Border Opens for Reffugees
Hungarian government opens border for East German refugees. -
Berlin Wall is Opened
The gate is opened, reuniting families and friends. -
Brandenburg Gate is Opened
East and west Germany are reunited. -
Berlin is Reunited
After 30 years, the wall is no longer in use.