VIRTUAL Echoes of Freedom: The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall

VIRTUAL

It is hard to believe but this November Germany is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall! With its rise on August 13th 1961, the course of Germany’s and especially of Berlin’s history took a tragic turn. It would take 28 years to tear down this cruel and inhuman symbol of Germany´s division, thus giving birth to yet another period in this European nation’s evolution. German historian Anette Isaacs presents a historical and political overview of this very painful but also almost miraculous period in Berlin’s captivating history. Registration required. This event is sponsored by The Friends of BTL.

Presenter: Anette Isaacs, MA, is a German Historian and Public Educator who has presented hundreds of programs on more than 30 different topics in the Chicago area and in South Florida.