He came, spoke, and sowed hope: On September 13, 1964, US civil rights leader Martin Luther King appeared unannounced in East Berlin and preached against "dividing walls of hostility." He himself had previously crossed the border without any problems – the GDR border guards only wanted to see his credit card.
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Martin Luther King auf der Kanzel der St. Marienkirche
The scheduled service at St. Mary's Church had to be canceled due to overcrowding, so an additional service was spontaneously scheduled in the nearby Sophienkirche.
- Meeting point: in front of St. Mary's Church, Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 8
- Tour guide: KD Lorenz Ehmke
- The tour takes place as part of the Open Monument Day and is free of charge.
- Aimed at: Adults
- In German
Additional information
Dates
September 2025
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