The Night Berlin Woke Up Divided
In the early hours of August 13, 1961, East German troops sealed off West Berlin and began building the wall that would divide the city for 28 years.
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The Handshake That Ended Centuries of War
On January 22, 1963, Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer signed the Élysée Treaty, turning France and Germany from ancient enemies into partners.
The Night Germany Became Whole Again
On October 3, 1990, East Germany voted itself out of existence and joined the West, ending 45 years of division and restoring Berlin as the capital of a single German state.