When historical events impact on the personal...

1961

The Berlin Wall was built in 1961, effectively dividing the German city in half. This photo, taken during the first year of the wall's existence, shows the bride with her parents, who resided in East Berlin and were unable to get permission to take part in their daughter's wedding in West Berlin.

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