Berlin Wall
A guarded concrete barrier that physically and ideologically divided Berlin
Real World Example
The Berlin Wall was a concrete barrier built in 1961 to divide East and West Berlin, symbolizing the broader conflict between communism and democracy during the Cold War. It was important because it physically separated families and communities, and ideologically represented the "Iron Curtain" between Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe and the democratic West. The Wall was a powerful symbol of oppression and the lack of freedom experienced by those in East Berlin. Its fall in 1989 marked the beginning of the end for the Cold War, leading to increased freedom and the eventual reunification of Germany. Today, the Wall reminds us of the importance of unity and freedom, as seen in efforts to welcome and integrate refugees into communities, showing a commitment to breaking down barriers between peoples.
