Remarks on East-West Relations at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin - June 12, 1987

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​ “There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” President Ronald Reagan challenged Mikhail Gorbachev to remove the physical barrier between East and West Berlin on this day in 1987.​

Remarks on East-West Relations at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin

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“Tear Down This Wall”

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