At Checkpoint Charlie
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October 7 1989
Berlin, Friedrichstraße border crossing (Checkpoint Charlie)
Created By:
Jürgen LottenburgerLicense:
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A view of border guards alongside the border fortification at the Friedrichstraße border crossing (Checkpoint Charlie), one of seven street crossings between East and West Berlin (between the Soviet and US American sectors) while the Wall was up, on the 40th anniversary of the founding of the GDR. Checkpoint Charlie was designated for use by foreign nationals, affiliates of the Allied Forces and diplomats.
Depicts
barrier grid,
border fence,
border guard,
group of people,
guard room,
October 7, 1989,
tollgate,
traffic sign,
watchtowercelebration,
family,
leave,
October 7, 1989,
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