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End Of WWII
The Red Army captures Berlin and the city is divided into 4 sectors -
Berlin Wall construction
Border between East and West Germany is closed and construction begins -
JFK
JFK visits Berlin and declares, "Ich bin ein Berliner." -
Coming together
East and West Germany establish formal diplomatic ties -
Reagan
Ronald Reagen vistits Berlin and orders the Soviet Leader to tear down the wall -
Last Death
Chris Gueffroy is the last person to be killed trying to cross the Wall. -
Refugees
The Hungarian government opens border for East German refugees More than 13,000 East Germans escape into Austria. -
Open For Business
The Brandenburg gate is opened -
Reunited
Germany is formally reunited