Fun Facts:
1. The Berlin Wall stood for 28 years. It was created in 1961 and was dismantled in 1989.
2. It was made because over two and a half million people escaped to West Berlin around 1949-1960.
3. There were 4 generations of the Berlin Wall built between 1961-1980.
4. The Berlin Wall crossed eight borders, the most famous one being "Checkpoint Charlie" which was used by allies and non-Germans.
5. Over 5,000 people escaped to East Berlin in the lifetime of the wall. About 200 were killed trying and 200 were caught trying.
6. The destruction of the Berlin Wall was made possible by two United States presidents. One being John F. Kennedy and the other Ronald Regan.
2. It was made because over two and a half million people escaped to West Berlin around 1949-1960.
3. There were 4 generations of the Berlin Wall built between 1961-1980.
4. The Berlin Wall crossed eight borders, the most famous one being "Checkpoint Charlie" which was used by allies and non-Germans.
5. Over 5,000 people escaped to East Berlin in the lifetime of the wall. About 200 were killed trying and 200 were caught trying.
6. The destruction of the Berlin Wall was made possible by two United States presidents. One being John F. Kennedy and the other Ronald Regan.