Berlin Divided: The Wall's Abrupt Creation

Posted: 2025-04-22 15:14:00 UTC

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On this day in history, 1961, East and West Berlin were divided by barbed wire and bricks, cutting off residents from friends and family.

Division of Germany after World War II

Creation of a barrier between East and West Berlin

Separation of Berlin residents from friends and family

Division of Berlin

Separation of families and friends

Restriction of movement between East and West Berlin