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B.Z., Berlin, West Germany, November 11, 1989 

* Historic Berlin Wall falls in Berlin newspaper

The front page features in large, dramatic fashion an historic headline: "WIR DANKEN ALLE GOTT ! " which translates to: "We All Thank God!" Among other front page reports is: "East Berlin Tears Immediately Nine Big Holes in the Wall" and more.
This newspaper is filled with great photos of people coming thru the infamous wall, the celebrations, men chipping away at the wall, and an impressive…

BERLINER MORGENPOST, Berlin, Germany, Nov. 11, 1989  This issue is just two days after the official fall of the Berlin Wall, with the banner headline proclaiming: "The Wall is Crumbling: 9 New Crossings Rejoicing on the Streets of Berlin.". There are two color front page photos concerning the celebration at the Berlin Wall. Great to have this report in a Berlin newspaper.
Complete in 22 pages, excellent condition.

BZ, Berlin, Germany, January 2, 1990 

* re. the Fall of the Berlin Wall
* Best publication to have in

With the fall of the Berlin Wall (Nov. 9, 1989) it is not surprising that this headline: "Brandenburg Gate: The Climbing Disaster" would appear in a Berlin newspaper, as the celebration of the Germans in its fall led to injuries by jubilant citizens (see photos on inside pages).
Great to have this report in a German newspaper. Printed entirely in the German language, tabloid-size, the…

BILD, Berlin, Germany, (Nov. 9, 1990)  The bold, banner headline at the very top proclaims: "Happiness & Blessings, Germany". I do not see a date anywhere in this issue (may have been an "extra" edition) but I suspect this is a one year anniversary issue on the fall of the Berlin Wall.  The caption of the huge front page photo translates: "The wall is open - free, free at last! Two women fall into their arms. One comes from East Berlin, the other from the west." I suspect this may have been an…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 21, 1962

* Peter Fechter murder
* Berlin Wall - Germany

This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Brandt To Ask West Aid Berliners At Wall".

Tells of the the tensions around the Berlin wall soon after the shooting death of 18 year old Peter Fechter. (is mentioned)

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: About one year after the construction of the wall, Fechter attempted…

THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, August 14, 1961

* Berlin Wall construction begins
* Russia - East & West Germany

The front page has a three column headline: "Clamp Off of Refugee Flow Causes Angry Berlin Clash". This was when construction of the Berlin Wall began. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise nice.

DER TAGES SPIEGEL--EXTRABLATT, Berlin, Germany, November 10, 1989   This four page "Extra" edition is devoted to the opening of the Berlin Wall. The entire front page is a huge photo of people standing on the Wall at the Brandenburg Gate with a banner headline (translated): "The Night They Opened The Border In Berlin".
Much more on page 2 & 3 with more photos and headlines that include: "Berlin wird diese Nacht nicht vergessen" (Berlin will not forget this night), "Tausende kamen heute nach…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 1989 

* Fall of the Berlin Wall (1st report)
* Brandenburg Gate w/ photo
* Ronald Reagan achievement

The top of the front page has a headline: "East Germany Opens Borders; Wall Has 'No More Meaning'" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete with all sections (130+ pages), very nice condition.

B-Z, Berlin, Germany, December 23, 1989 

* Fall of the Berlin Wall
* Brandenburg Gate opens
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare)

A great issue on the fall of the Berlin Wall, with a banner headline proclaiming (translated): "Berlin, Rejoice!" The front page photo shows a huge crowd at the Brandenburg Gate, apparently oblivious to the rain & storm of that day, as they prepare to celebrate Christmas without the Wall. Nice for display.
Some very nice photos on pages 2-5, two…

BERLININFO--EXTRA, Germany, Nov. 24, 1989  This German newspaper from just two weeks after the fall of the Berlin Wall with continuing reporting on the celebrations and news on the unification of Germany. The front and back pages open up to show a huge & very detailed map of Berlin. Other photos within concerning the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Eight pages, great condition.

BILD, Berlin, Germany, Oct. 9, 1992  The front page is dominated by a very large photo of Willy Brandt with the heading at the top announcing: "Willy Brandt Is Dead".  Brandt was a noted political figure in Germany, serving as mayor of West Berlin from 1957-1966, then as Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 thru 1974. He was mayor Berlin when the Berlin Wall was constructed, but he would live to see its demise.
Complete in 16 pages, great condition.

DER TAGES SPIEGEL (The Daily Mirror), Berlin, Germany, Dec. 23, 1989  

* Fall of the Berlin Wall
* Brandenburg Gate opens

One of the front page photos is headed (translated): "Brandenburg Gate Is Open" with a large head signaling similar unrest in Romania with: "Dramatic Upheaval In Romania".
Great to have this historic content in a Berlin newspaper.
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.

BILD, Berlin Germany, Dec. 23, 1989  This being the first Christmas in unified Germany in nearly 30 years, the headline proclaims: "Merry Christmas, Germany" with a color photo of a crowd at the Brandenburg Gate. Related photos on pages 2 & 3 include people climbing atop the Berlin Wall (see). Great to have this report in a Berlin newspaper.
Complete in 12 pages, excellent condition.