Groups that want to charge money for such performances in Berlin require a special permit. People impersonating US soldiers have been at Checkpoint Charlie for nearly 20 years, working in rotation ...

Checkpoint Charlie was the most popular border crossing between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War. It has also had a starring role in major films, including the James Bond franchise.

Checkpoint Charlie (or "Checkpoint C") was the name given by the Western Allies to the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War. - Source ...