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Berlin Reunions: The Wall Is Opened For Year-End Visits

Berlin Reunions: The Wall Is Opened For Year-End Visits
Clip: 429191_1_1
Year Shot: 1963 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1718
Original Film: 036-105-02
HD: N/A
Location: West Berlin, Germany
Timecode: 00:01:27 - 00:03:32

Same as catalog # 526982 For the first time in two and a half years, "The Wall Of Shame" is Berlin has been opened to the Free People of the city. West Berliners line up by the tens of thousands for passes to visit relatives and friends imprisoned behind the Wall in the eastern sector of the city. In freezing temperatures they wait as long as nine hours to get their applications. They go to Communist territory loaded with presents --- East Berliners will be able to enjoy luxury they have not experienced in years. West Berlin, Germany Throngs of West Berliners queue up to go over into East Berlin to visit family and friends. MCUS - West Berliners queue in line to apply for one day passes into East Berlin. MCUS - East Berliners standing in line smiling holding pass ports. MCUS - The firs West Berliners passing trhough Check Point Charlie and walking into East Germany.