November 9, 2009 celebrates 20 years since the Berlin Wall was torn down. Long a symbol of isolation and contention, the Berlin Wall now symbolizes hope, change and unity. Join with George Mason University this year as we host numerous events to celebrate the unification of East Germany and West Germany, and the peaceful change that can happen throughout the world.
Supporting Organizations and Links to more Information
20 Years Fall of the Wall – German Embassy in Washington D.C.
Goethe-Institut in Washington, DC – The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach.
Wende Museum – A museum and archive of the Cold War.
Wall Project – A recreation of the Berlin Wall across Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, California
1989: Looking back, Looking Forward – Mikhail Gorbachev’s visit to GMU
Making the History of 1989 – CHNM website about 1989
German Historical Institute in Washington, DC – The GHI is an independent institute dedicated to the promotion of historical research in the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany and to the dissemination of historical knowledge.
Germany Info on YouTube – Videos about the Fall on YouTube
Fall for the Book – GMU’s annual Fall for the Book festival.
20 Years Fall of the Wall – German Embassy in Washington D.C. Goethe-Institut in Washington, DC – The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. Wende Museum – A museum and archive of the Cold War. Wall Project – A recreation of the Berlin Wall across Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, California 1989: Looking back, Looking Forward – Mikhail Gorbachev’s visit to GMU Making the History of 1989 – CHNM website about 1989 German Historical Institute in Washington, DC – The GHI is an independent institute dedicated to the promotion of historical research in the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany and to the dissemination of historical knowledge. Germany Info on YouTube – Videos about the Fall on YouTube Fall for the Book – GMU’s annual Fall for the Book festival.