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The opening of the Berlin Wall, 1989
The opening of the Berlin Wall, the origins of Democracy as the system of government in America, and Gorbachev's warning that Germany will not inevitably turn to capitalism.
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Fri 17 Nov 1989
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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1989 in review
A review of the major news stories of 1989, including revolutions and invasions.
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Morgenthau Plan and post-war Germany
Michael Portillo remembers the Morgenthau Plan, drawn up to punish post-war Germany.
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- Fri 17 Nov 1989 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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