65 Years Ago: Wall Construction, Shot Children, and a Total of 140 Deaths by 1989

TL;DR AI-generated The construction of the Berlin Wall began 65 years ago, resulting in at least 140 deaths by 1989, including Ida Siekmann as the first and Chris Gueffroy as the last victim. The GDR claimed the "anti-fascist protective wall" was for protection against Western influences, while actual deaths occurred during escape attempts due to shootings or injuries.