November 9 in American History

November 9, 1989 — the Berlin Wall falls

East Germany opened its borders and crowds poured through the Berlin Wall, tearing at it with hammers and bare hands. The barrier that had divided the free and unfree worlds for 28 years was finished. It was the visible end of the Cold War — a victory for the Western ideals America had championed for four decades.

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What happened on November 9 in American history?

In 1989: the Berlin Wall falls. East Germany opened its borders and crowds poured through the Berlin Wall, tearing at it with hammers and bare hands.

Why is November 9 significant?

East Germany opened its borders and crowds poured through the Berlin Wall, tearing at it with hammers and bare hands. The barrier that had divided the free and unfree worlds for 28 years was finished. It was the visible end of the Cold War — a victory for the Western ideals America had championed for four decades.

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