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A bridge opened – and then the Wall fell

Berlin Wall

Twenty years to the day since the Berlin Wall was first breached, the city will today play host to a celebration of the momentous changes brought about by the fall of a monument to a repressive regime. Full Article at The Independent

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    Enter the recipients' email addresses, separated by commas: Your email has been sent. From banned photography to a powerful documentary to street performances, Berlin’s artistic community celebrates Communism’s fall. Full Article at The Daily Beast

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