Some of the historical events which have played a big role include the break down of the Berlin Wall which was a real end of the cold war. Eye-catching Wall that separated the city of Berlin and symbolized the political and belief separation between the east and the west collapsed on November the 9th, 1989 inaugurating new map of Europe. This paper aims to provide information on the origin and makeup of the Berlin Wall, the partition, construction, and subsequence demolition of the Wall.

Background

The post World War II partition of Germany into the western side which was formed by the United States, United Kingdom and France and the eastern side formed and managed by Soviet Union created a setting to the building of Berlin Wall. When these powers began to compete with the other during the cold war this area especially Berlin was the key battle ground of communism and capitalism.

Construction of the Wall

The Berlin Wall was erected on August 13 in 1961, in the early hours in the morning. The wall was built to stop more citizens of East Germany from crossing over to West which was govern by the western powers and West Berlin in particular. This was constructed by the East Germany officially called the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and comprised concrete blocks, barbed wire, watchtower and a death zone between the two walls.

Division of Berlin

Before the erection of the wall, Berlin a city that resides in the deep heart of the East Germany was divided into four zones between the allied powers. West Berlin was encircled by the GDR, while the inhabitants of this city received more substantial freedom and better possibilities for making money than those in the GDR.

The isolation of East Germany from West Germany became complete when the construction of the barrier known as the Berlin Wall happened. Marriages were destroyed, children and parents were parted, people lost their work and possibilities. Amid the transitions between both sides of the city, the wall was established and acting as the oppression that separated Germany.

The Fall of the Berlin Wall

Then, as from November 9, 1989, following several weeks of vigorous provoking protests calling for the end to the division of Germany and increased pressure coming from the internationals community, the East German government declared that its citizens were free to cross the border into the West German. Having heard the news, people from both east and west Berlin sides converged at the wall jubilantly clashing or hugging one another.

The Power of Unity

Berlin Wall was also famous as the collapse of communism in countries of the Eastern Europe and result of the reunification of Germany. It was a moment which sealed the Cold War and the victory of democracy and freedom over tyranny.

Legacy and Lessons Learned

Lessons from the Wall, it marked the fundamental freedom requirement and amid certain transitions. They inform us that equality, joining the gaps, and initiating a diplomatic relation should be pursued and practiced. That is why the novel also has a didactic function and functions as a negative example, showing the relevance and significance of efforts for the sake of a peaceful way of life.

An Idea For Future Generations

The event of the fall of the Berlin Wall is still motivating people of the future generations all around the world. Yet such moments recall us to movement, to community, to hope, to the human spirit, and the potential for world that is more connected – and therefore, more safe.

Current Appearance of the Berlin Wall

Now the remains of the Berlin Wall are both a monument and a place of interest. Tourist visiting Berlin will find the East Side Gallery, this is a segment of the wall that has been painted in various colors and adopted artworks by artists globally due to its size. The largest part of the memorial is located in the Bernauer Strasse and there are exhibitions and concrete parts of the wall to be seen.

Conclusion

Indeed the biography of this ancient city has turned the pages of history with the fall of the berlin wall. It symbolizes freedom and unity among the divided people of a nation. The Berlin Wall symbolises and represent hope, people’s ability to stand tall and rise against the odds for a better tomorrow. It helps to analyze this significant event so as to try to build a better future in which nations of the world live in harmony.