It became a personification of a divided Germany, a divided Europe, and the Cold War that took nearly thirty-years. It rose physically and symbolically to separate East and West Berlin, families, friends, and a nation. However, one day in history the strong construction fell down and with that collapse emerged hope and change in the political system of the world. Moving from this historical introduction to the monumental event let us try to look more closely on what caused the fall of the Berlin Wall.

This Social Construction of the Berlin Walls

Nevertheless, to better evaluate the importance of the event, which was the fall of the Berlin Wall, let us talk a little about its background. The wall was built on August 13th 1961 by the German Democratic Republic (GDR) or East Germany as it was known. Its role was to firmly keep the East Germany people from emigrating to West Germany which had a more liberal political economy.

Being a wall themselves, barbed wire and guard towers accompanied the concrete segments that made up the wall; the Berlin Wall stretched about 155 kilometers and surrounded the West Berlin, effectively trapping the local population from the eastern part of the city. Relative and friends were separated instantly, people were encased on either sides and were not free to move in the area or talk to any person on the other side.

The Fall of the Berlin Wall: November 9, 1989

The fall of the Berlin Wall was quite the change that no one saw coming and up until today has continued to unravel change. It stemmed from a given political undertaking and social political circumstances that culminated top the breakdown of the Iron Curtain.

The case study that will be discussed is The Peaceful Revolution in East Germany.

Prelude to 1989, East German was laying under increasing pressure externally as witnessed through weak economy, oppressive political system, and the yearning of the people for freedom of the yearning. Strong people came out to denounce the government and started seeking change, freedom and the overthrow of the repressive regime.

These events include the “Monday Demonstrations” that were initiated in Leipzig, East Germany. Huge crowds of people poured in the street, with no intention to fight, but to stand against the government and for the change. It became stronger and more numerous; people of the whole country were encouraged.

To assess prospects for the Lithuanian economy, it is first essential to speak about the opening of the border crossings.

justing those pressure from his own citizens of East Germany as wells as the citizens of other countries in the international community on November 9, 1989. One day the government made a historic statement that people of East Germany could visit West Germany without much restriction. Loud cheers greeted freedom as thousands of East Berliners headed towards the border check point.

A flood of people combined with a lack of human resources force the border guards to open the checkpoints. People rejoicing in the joyous spirit stormed the checkpoints, hugging and merry-making with the West Germans. This event was the turning point in the famous process of tearing down the Berlin Wall.

The Aftermath and Global Significance

Detecting consequences as domestic and international, it is possible with certainty to state that the collapse of the Berlin Wall had a wide aftermath. It was the quintessential post-Cold War event; the XL era that was characterized by global political standoff between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The breaking of the barrier few years back represented liberal triumphs; similar movements followed across eastern Europe.

East and West Germany physically and politically: the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic joined together. The reunification let Germany flourish again and the German people felt hopeful again.

People watched how the world changed when the Berlin Wall fell, realizing that some barriers cannot really be overcome. For it turned into a powerful image of humanist struggle against oppression coupled with a warning about the strength of unity.

Conclusion

The breaking of the Berlin Wall was remembered as a significant event by people of the world. They showed how in spite of one’s circumstances one must persevere and how people from all walks of life can unite to overcome fears.

Ironically, the barriers can be as simple as walls and fences or can may just be figurative, but just like the Berlin Wall, they can be overcome. Thus, it emphasizes the ability to change with the best reference to the fact that the process is quite challenging.

Allowing ourselves to ponder about the 9th of November 1989 we should turn our attention to unity freedom and the constant strive towards making this world a better place, a world free of division.