How Did the World Respond to the Fall of the Berlin Wall?
November 9, 1989, was a day which shall go down in history forever when the Berlin Wall dividing East from West Germany collapsed. Europe’s anti-war movement, when you reach that stage where what is available will be you know nothing than will be the war, and therefore that will extend the suffering of the participants. This post, we will look at the way in which different countries and people reacted to this major occasion.
The Global Reaction
The mood when the Berlin Wall fell was full of joy, surprise and hope wherever it was heard around the world. Here are some key responses:
1. Germany’s Reunification
The reunification of Germany was the major concern in Germany. People spilled out into the streets, celebrating the collapse of the old Cold War era divisions. Chancellor Helmut Kohl unveiled a Ten-Point Plan for reunification which gained much support among Germans, who saw this as a chance for a single, strong and prosperous nation.
2. European Union’s Role
The fall of the Berlin Wall also meant important change for the European Union (EU). The Berlin Wall was dismantled and the way to the European integration became clearer. East Germany’s entry into the EU in 1990 opened the door to further unity and unity with different European nations.
3. United States’ Response
The United States contributed importantly in facilitating the processes of reunification. President George H.W. Bush celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall as an victory for freedom and democracy. The U.S. government gave economic assistance to Germany to sacrifice on rebuilding the nation’s economic system as well as facilities. This support created a close relationship between Germany and the United States.
4. Soviet Union’s Reaction
The Soviet Union, which had ruled over East Germany, initially was divided. Although the fall of the Wall indicated an exodus from Soviet power, it was also the conclusion of the Cold War. Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev was not inclined to intervene or to send in troops and let the reunification process continue.
5. International Diplomacy
The world community was a key player in the process of falling the Berlin Wall. Governments from all over the world extended their advancement and have a desire for a dignified way of reunification procedure. Diplomatic efforts were made to guarantee stability, protect human rights and build democracy in the united Germany.
The Legacy of the Berlin Wall
Even after its demise, the Berlin Wall is still full of the rich history. Demolish of the Wall symbolized the end of the Cold War; resulting in changing political, economic, and social systems. It marked the triumph of freedom versus tyranny and brought a country, almost two and a half decades, semi-divided.
Today, parts of the Berlin Wall remain of those who lived under their harsh shade. The Berlin Wall Memorial embodies that the remembrance of history bears a significant importance and that such separation will never be repeated.
Conclusion
The globe celebrated, hoped for and supported the fall of the Berlin wall. The event resulted in the reunification of Germany, sped up European integration and brought down the Cold War. The countries around this earth knew of the amplitude of this monumental occasion and strived to create a peaceful and steady transfer. The memory of the Berlin Wall still serves as a reminder to us today to remember the importance of unity, of freedom and of the ability to overcome division.
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