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Grim Showpiece Wall Draws Tourists to West Berlin
West Berlin sees millions visit the Berlin Wall as a grim showpiece and symbol of division. VIPs and foreign visitors tour Potsdamer Platz and the wall, with officials noting safety and propaganda limits amid ongoing hotel shortages.
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