The Falling of the Berlin Wall, 1989
Notes:
- Erich Honecker, East German leader ran one of the most repressive Soviet Satellite gov’t
- In fall of 1989 thousands of demonstrators demanded greater freedoms
- Honecker wanted to shoot them, was overruled and replaced by Eron Krenz
- On Nov. 9, 1989 the Berlin Wall was opened and free elections were held
SUMMARY :
Is known as a symbol for the fall of communism. German reunification happens after the fall of the wall and a democratic party is elected to lead the country.