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Scenes in East Berlin, East Germany soon after the start of the construction of
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Scenes in East Berlin, East Germany soon after the start of the construction of
Scenes in East Berlin, East Germany soon after the start of the construction of the Berlin Wall.
Police monitoring the situation around Frankfurter Allee in the east of the city.
18th August 1961
Terry Fincher
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Berlin
Germany
1961 1452
Media ID 21818582
© Mirrorpix
1961 Border Boundary Cold War Division East Germany Frontier German Democaratic Republic Law And Order Location Patrol Places Roads Boulevard Law Enforcement
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This print captures the tense atmosphere in East Berlin, East Germany shortly after the construction of the infamous Berlin Wall began. Taken on August 18th, 1961, it showcases a scene of heightened security and police presence around Frankfurter Allee, located in the eastern part of the city. The image serves as a stark reminder of the division that plagued Germany during the Cold War era. The border between East and West was not only physical but also symbolic, representing a deep ideological rift between communism and capitalism. In this snapshot from history, we witness members of the Volkspolizei (People's Police) diligently monitoring their surroundings. Their presence is a testament to both law enforcement and maintaining order amidst growing tension. The roads and boulevards depicted in this photograph serve as silent witnesses to countless stories untold – stories of families separated by an impenetrable barrier, dreams shattered overnight, and lives forever altered by political decisions made far away. As we gaze upon this powerful image captured by Terry Fincher for Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of how borders can shape destinies and divide nations. It stands as a poignant tribute to those who lived through these tumultuous times in East Germany's German Democratic Republic (GDR), serving as an enduring symbol of resilience amid adversity.
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