In a chaotic world that sensationalizes tribalism, I'd like to take a moment to point out that the Berlin Wall came down 36 years ago today. This was the beginning of the end of the standoff between the US the Soviet Union.
I distinctly remember when this happened. There was a worldwide celebration, and a feeling of change in the air. Peace was within our grasp. Unfortunately, that sentiment did not fully take root, and our planet is in much the same place as it was then.
But for one brief minute...
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It seemed so- So close- yet so far from what we have now.........
My baby brother was stationed over there and he felt much the same seeing it come down in person!!!!
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