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For the first time since its erection, the Berlin Wall is opened for border crossings for
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For the first time since its erection, the Berlin Wall is opened for border crossings for
For the first time since its erection, the Berlin Wall is opened for border crossings for 18 days over the Christmas period. Many queued for passes to make the visits and record number of West Berliners crossed the wall to visit friends and relatives during the holidays, although East Berliners remained barred from making the crossing.
Picture shows: Emotional scenes for this family as they are re-united for the first time since the wall went up in August 1961.
22nd December 1963
Staff
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Berlin
Germany
1963 2908
Media ID 21821672
© Mirrorpix
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This powerful print captures a historic moment in time - the opening of the Berlin Wall for border crossings over the Christmas period in 1963. After being erected in August 1961, this was the first opportunity for families to be reunited after years of separation. The image showcases an emotional scene as a family is finally brought back together. The expressions on their faces tell a story of joy and relief, mixed with tears of happiness. It symbolizes hope and resilience amidst political division during the Cold War era. While West Berliners were granted passes to visit loved ones in East Berlin, sadly, East Berliners were still barred from making the crossing. This photograph serves as a reminder of how walls can separate families and communities but also highlights moments when those barriers are temporarily lifted. It represents not only personal reunions but also signifies a brief truce between two sides locked in ideological conflict. Taken on December 22nd, 1963, this picture holds immense historical significance within its frame. It encapsulates both the pain caused by division and the power of human connection that transcends borders. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints, it stands as a testament to humanity's yearning for unity even during tumultuous times like these.
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