Berlin Wall - Orlando, Florida, USA.
N 28° 28.444 W 081° 28.077
17R E 454192 N 3149808
Berlin Wall - A plaque explains the significance of the segment of the historic Berlin Wall, which stands behind the Hard Rock Café at Universal City-Walk, Orlando, Florida, USA.
Waymark Code: WMQYK6
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2016
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Segment of Berlin Wall - Sign of history.
Mounted at the base of the Berlin Wall segment, a brass plaque explains the historic significance of the Berlin Wall.
The text on the plaque reads as follows:
Berlin Wall
"In August, 1961, this infamous symbol of the Cold War was erected. In order to keep the East Germans from fleeing to the West, the Soviets built a wall between the East and West sectors of Berlin.
For the next 28 years, the Cold War raged on and "Checkpoint Charlie" governed passage. The Wall stood as a harsh reminder of the chasm between the Non-Communist West and the Communist East.
On November 9, 1989, the Wall was symbolically brought down. Only a few parts of the Wall remain. The Hard Rock Cafe is proud to display this piece of history that symbolizes the fall of oppression."
Group that erected the marker: Hard rock Cafe
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Florida, USA.
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