Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin is officially removed after 45 years
1990-6-22
Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin is officially removed after 45 years. With the opening of all barriers between East and West Berlin, the symbol of occupation and of the separation of the two Berlins is formally and ceremoniously removed. James Baker and Douglas Hurd, British Foreign Minister, speak.
Broadcast on CNN
Holder: Public Domain.
Credit: The recordings are available for listening in the Vincent Voice Library, Michigan State University, and on the Web.
Copy Restriction: MATRIX offers public access to its collections as a contribution to education and scholarship. Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) and/or by the copyright or neighboring-rights laws of other nations as well as other restrictions. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. MATRIX (matrix@msu.edu) does not own rights to these materials and welcomes communication from copyright owners.
Associated people:
