Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie was one of the most popular border crossing during the cold war. It is the main symbol of the division in Berlin. It became a border for the Americans, British and French who wanted to go to East-Berlin on August 23rd,  1961. Its name was derived from the passing points:  Checkpoint Alpha, Checkpoint Bravo and lastly Checkpoint C which became «Charlie» in Morse language. There is a Billboard which informs people who wanted to get  through to the other side of the wall. It's well known because on October 27th , 1961, the East-Berlin authorities refused access to
Edwin A. Lightner who was the assistant chief of the U.S mission in Berlin.

    Shalewa ADEBOLA et Marie FOUCAULT 1ère ES1