The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 by East Germany as a concrete barrier surrounding West Germany. The Wall was constructed overnight as a surprise to prevent East German citizens from escaping to West Germany. It stood for 28 years and symbolized the political and ideological division between the two Germanys. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 was a historic event that led to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and the end of the Cold War. In the process leading to the Wall’s demolition, the East German government allowed its citizens to travel to other socialist countries. This resulted in thousands of East Germans flocking to countries like Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Yugoslavia, and from there, crossing over to West Germany. Under pressure, the East German government announced the removal of the Wall, and on November 9, 1989, thousands of people gathered on both sides of the Wall. After midnight, barriers at the Brandenburg Gate were removed, and people climbed onto the Wall to celebrate. The official demolition of the Wall took place on October 13, 1990, leading to the reunification of Germany. This NFT is designed in memory of the fall of the Berlin Wall. This event is a turning point in world history and represents people’s struggle for freedom and democracy.
