Building of the Berlin Wall, 1961 -1

The transcript discusses the hope of East Germans for a better life by crossing barriers, only to face the harsh reality of a closed gate the next day. It highlights the dangerous pursuit of freedom after the Berlin Wall was built, resulting in nearly 100 deaths. The tragic story of Peter Fechter, an 18-year-old who was shot and left to die, is emphasized as a poignant example of the struggle for freedom.

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