November 9, 1989…The Berlin Wall Opens
November 9, 1989…The Berlin Wall Opens: 25 Years Ago Today
On the night of Nov. 9, 1989, thousands of East Berliners streamed through the once-closed border crossings after communist authorities caved in to mounting pressure and relaxed travel restrictions that had prevented their citizens from going to the west for decades. The East Germans erected the wall in 1961, claiming the barrier would protect its population from fascist elements threatening its socialist state. In fact, it was built to keep them from escaping to the west.
Above is the Peter Jennings news clip from the next night, reporting live from Berlin. In the photo are faces our ABC friends should remember…Stu Schutman, Annie Benjamin, Jack Smith, Peter Jennings and Steve Tello. Enjoy and share! -Bobby Ellerbee
Never thought I’d see this happen!
Where does the time go?
I insisted my kids, aged 9 and 12 watch all about such a historic moment.