13. August 1961: Berliner Mauerbau

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