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1961-1989
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reich capital
Berlin was divided between the Allied powers in the west and the Soviet Union in the east, -
the line
June 30, 1946
The demarcation line between East and West Germany is safeguarded at the instigation of the Soviet Military administration. -
A 30 day valid Interzonenpass
A 30 day valid Interzonenpass or Inter-zone passport is required to travel between the sectors in Germany. It was still possible to cross between the two sectors, although it was becoming increasingly dangerous. -
blockade
Soviets started a total ground blockade in July 1948 -
nato
April 4, 1949
The United States, Canada and Western European countries sign the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Washington. -
building the wall
The construction of the wall began to stop the westward emigration of the German people. -
barbed wire replaced
The barbed wire barrier is being removed and replaced with a wall of concrete blocks. This first Wall around Berlin was two meters high, made from different building materials assembled into a rough construction. -
a barricade was added
a barricade was added, 90 feet on the inside, being created a strictly controlled "restrained zone" -
The "four generations wall",
The "four generations wall", completed in 1975 was the last version. -
East German government
the East German government decided to permit visits to West Germany, but the minister for propaganda was not properly informed therefore a lot of confusion was developed