Fall of Berlin Wall: East Germans go to West

The West German president visited Berlin, meeting East German guards. As East Germans migrate to West Berlin, the city faces strain with 8,000 arrivals in three days. The American and British armies provide support, but the influx of refugees, totaling 26,000 from Eastern Europe, overwhelms resources. Refugees need housing and registration, preferring their homes in East Berlin over temporary accommodations. Despite international aid, the needs of the refugees are immense.

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