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Germany and its capital city is split into four different sectors.
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The End of World War II
The Allied Powers of the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union finally win World War II. -
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The Berlin Wall
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Berlin is split into two different currency zones.
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Beginning of the Berlin blockade.
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End of Berlin blockade.
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The Soviets experiment with their first atomic bomb.
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The Federal Republic of Germany is founded. (West Germany)
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The Berlin sectorial border between East and West Berlin is closed, barriers are built.
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The United States sends troops to West Berlin.
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All crossing points are closed for West Berlin citizens.
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The Berlin Wall is built
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John F. Kennedy visits West Berlin and gives his "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech.
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West Berlin and East Berlin allow imports and exports between the two sides.
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Both sides agree to a treaty which states that they accept the existance of the other side's government and agree to have diplomatic relations.
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President Ronald Reagan visits Berlin and urges Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall.
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East Germany border officials are told to stop using violence against border violations.
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The Berlin Wall is taken down.
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Crowds demolish the Berlin Wall.
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The Berlin Wall is opened.
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Crossing points along the Berlin Wall open for citizens.
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East and West Germany reconcile as the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Germany is reunited.
