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John F. Kennedy's Visit to Germany:
The fourth day in Berlin.
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It starts with a desperate
and ridiculous communist propaganda.
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In front of the Brandenburg Gate,
which is defaced by flags,
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a large board is placed
containing slogans against West Germany.
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Minutes later President Kennedy stands
before the Wall for the first time.
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The highly guarded monster
of political terror,
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which the young statesman describes
as a symbol of communist failure.
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President Kennedy drives
through the streets of West Berlin.
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Police estimate that 1.5 million
Berliners are out and about.
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Nothing in recent history can compare
to the historical event
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taking place in Berlin's streets
during these hours.
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The Berliners cheer for a man, who is
known as cool, factual and sceptical.
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But his words
on Schöneberg's town hall square
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show a different side of Kennedy.
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Never before did an American politician
formulate a clearer verdict
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on Communist politics in Berlin.
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Some people say:
"We can work with the Communists".
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Let them come to Berlin.
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Others believe
communism is an evil system,
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but see it as important
for economic progress.
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Let them come to Berlin.
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Today, in the free world,
the proudest boast is:
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I am a Berliner.
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All free people, wherever they are,
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are citizens of Berlin.
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And as a free man,
I take pride in the words:
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I am a Berliner.
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Copyright © 2012 TITELBILD, Berlin
Subtitles: L. Corper et al.