The Wall’s lifespan
1945
A NATION DIVIDED
8 MAY 1945
In accordance with the London Protocols agreed upon by the Allied powers the previous year, Germany and Berlin are each divided into four blocs, each to be overseen by one of the Allied forces.
INTERZONENPASS
29 OCTOBER 1946
A new pass, valid for 30 days only, is introduced called the Interzonenpass that allows movement between East and West Berlin. It’s the first sign that movement between sectors will be challenging.
1948
CURRENCY WAR
23 JUNE 1948
The Western Allies introduce a new currency to West Germany and West
