It Is A Symbol Of German Unification
Brandenburg Tor was there through the creation of the Berlin Wall down to the Cold War. When JFK visited the country in 1963, Soviets hung red banners to impede views into East Germany.
The gate was where Ronald Reagan delivered his 1987 speech, where he said, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” After the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Berlin wall, East and West Berliners met at the gate at long last.
Dubai Saw Rapid Change Thanks To Oil
It is tough to believe that Dubai was nothing more than barren desert two decades ago. However, it was then that the city was on its way to being the biggest and most populous United Arab Emirates city.
During the early 20th century, its prime location made it ideal for farming, fishing, and pearl diving. Sadly, the economy was boosted by oil, which soon became its main source of income. In the 2005 photo, you can see the start of the tallest building in the world.