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The Impact of the Berlin Wall:
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It stopped East Germans escaping to the West and
therefore ended the refugee crisis.
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It allowed Khrushchev to avoid war with America
while still appearing strong.
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It became a powerful symbol of Germany and the
division of Europe.
Kennedy’s visit to Berlin: Kennedy was unable to
prevent the wall’s construction. However, in 1963 he toured West Berlin
expressing his feelings of solidarity with its people. Crowds of West Germans
lined the streets shouting ‘Kenne-dy – Kenne-dy!” In a famous speech, Kennedy
said, “All free men, wherever they live, are citizens of Berlin and therefore
as a free man, I take pride in the words: Ich bin ein Berliner.” 
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