West Berlin Parents Show Children to their Grandparents who Live on the Eastern Side, 1961
In 1961, the Berlin Wall had already been standing tall for two years, preventing travel and communication between East Berlin and West Berlin. However, that did not stop families from reuniting when they could; this historic photo captures a tender moment between grandparents and grandchildren in West Berlin who were reuniting temporarily. Making the best of limited opportunities, these families chose to come together in hopes of preserving their familial love despite the divide between them. The warm expressions of those present in the photo are a testament to their resilience; though physical walls separate them, their spirits remain undivided.