United States reactions after the raising of the Berlin Wall

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The paper explores the U.S. government's response to the Berlin Wall's construction during John F. Kennedy's presidency, highlighting a lack of military action and an emphasis on negotiation with the Soviet Union. This approach prevented escalation into a Hot War but solidified the division between East and West Germany, making future unification more challenging. The decision also contributed to the establishment of a socialist state in Europe, effectively entraping 17 million Germans within East Germany's borders.