The wall, by encircling West Berlin, aimed to halt the mass migration from East Germany to the West. Becoming one of the most concrete symbols of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall physically divided the city and Germany for years. The Berlin Wall remained standing until 1989 as the best-known emblem of the East-West divide.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Construction of the Berlin Wall?
- Construction of the Berlin Wall began on 13 August 1961 by the East German government.
- When did Construction of the Berlin Wall happen?
- 1961 CE