The Berlin Wall: a Cold War Symbol of Division and Control
Words: 395 1385The Berlin Wall, built back in 1961, was more than just a barrier splitting Berlin into East and West; it stood tall as a vivid symbol of the deep divide between communist Soviet Union and capitalist Western allies during the Cold War. Its purpose? To stop folks from leaving East Germany in droves, seeking freedom from the strict regime of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This exodus drained East Germany of its youth and talent, prompting them to slam up […]