Tuesday, October 13, 2009
19th Anniversary of German Reunification: The Berlin Wall Fell
October 3 marks the 19th anniversary of the German reunification. On October 3, 1990, Tthe German Democratic Republic (East Gemrany) joined the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany), and the Deutsche Mark replaced the East German Mark as East Germany's official currency. The process was known as die Wende (the Turning Point). Most of us remember this as the time the Berlin Wall fell.
The newly-reunified Germany then formalized its eastern border with Poland as permanent, giving up any prior claims to the East Prussia region.
Celebrations have already started, including a street-theatre performance involving giant marionettes.
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