What major infrastructure project did Ulbricht oversee in 1961?
Building of Brandenburg Gate
Erection of the Berlin Wall
Construction of Kurfürstendamm Street
Development of Frankfurt Airport
Answer
In 1961, Walter Ulbricht, the first leader of East Germany, oversaw the construction of the Berlin Wall. The wall was built to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. It was a highly effective barrier, and it remained standing for nearly 30 years. The wall came to symbolize the Cold War division of Germany and Europe.
From Wall to Walter: The Reign of Walter Ulbricht
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