50th Anniversary of Berlin Wall

This video originally aired on Sunday, August 14, 2011.

About This Video

On the 50th anniversary of the start of the construction of the Berlin Wall, Angela Stent talked about the historical, cultural, geopolitical and economic impact of a divided Germany. The wall was 27 miles of concrete and barbed wire that divided the country of Germany. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

Hope Harrison talked by telephone from Germany about lessons learned from the Berlin Wall.

Keywords

Foreign Affairs & Defense, World History, Germany

Related Subjects/Topics

  • World History
  • Economics
  • Military
  • U.S. History

Speakers

  • George Washington University Associate Professor Hope Harrison
  • Georgetown University Professor Angela Stent
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