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Dupont Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Segment of the Berlin Wall

 
 
Segment of the Berlin Wall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2018
1. Segment of the Berlin Wall Marker
Inscription. This segment of the Berlin Wall was presented to the Nitze School and the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies of the Johns Hopkins University by the Berlin Senate. It symbolizes both the peaceful end of a long international struggle and the promise of a new Europe. It stands in tribute to the success of the German-American partnership and as a reminder that freedom can never be taken for granted.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. In addition, it is included in the Berlin Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.
 
Location. 38° 54.504′ N, 77° 2.412′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Dupont Circle. Marker can be reached from Massachusetts Avenue Northwest east of 18th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1740 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hélène De Beir (a few steps from this marker); "Single Form" (a few steps from this marker); The Paul and Phyllis Nitze Building (a few steps from this marker); Bernardo O'Higgins (within shouting distance of this marker); You are standing at the edge of Embassy Row
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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tabard Inn (about 400 feet away); General Federation of Women’s Clubs (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
 
Segment of the Berlin Wall image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2018
2. Segment of the Berlin Wall
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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