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A west German protestor tries to talk with East German soldiers who are occupying the Berlin Wall November 11
A west German protestor tries to talk with East German soldiers who are occupying the Berlin Wall November 11

A west German protestor tries to talk with East German soldiers who are occupying the Berlin Wall November 11

Date11/11/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: A west German protestor tries to talk with East German soldiers who are occupying the Berlin Wall November 11. Color key: Soldiers wear Khaki; top of wall is grey.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117270F
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