13. August 1961: Berliner Mauerbau

Item

Identifier

PL-0148

Title

13. August 1961: Berliner Mauerbau

Creator

Grosser, Hubert

Organization

Politische Plakate

Date Created

1981

Description

Text tells the story of Peter Fechter, an 18 year old bricklayer who was shot at the base of the Wall while trying to escape DDR border guards. He cried out for help but no one came until finally he died and was carried away. Bold red letters state "murder is murder, even when ordered". Three black and white photos of the incident accompany the text.

Subject

Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany, 1961-1989--Posters.
Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany, 1961-1989
Photography
Fechner, Max--1892-1973

Medium

Political posters--Germany (East)

Spatial Coverage

Berlin

Item sets

East German Posters