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A meeting where the "Big four" took place. The meeting was held to discuss peace between the nations.
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US and Soviets were looking to reduce the tension. During this period two treaties were signed.
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It lasted a decade. Led to many people fleeing to Iran or Pakistan.
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First non communist controlled trade union in Warsaw Pact country.The United States provided a lot of financial support for Solidarity,
"t is hardly possible to build anything if frustration, bitterness and a mood of helplessness prevail." - Walesa -
The US used the words Evil Empire in 1983. Reagan took and agressive aproach to the Soviets.
"I can’t tell you how you have warmed my heart with your welcome. I’m delighted to be here today."- President Reagan -
To use ground and space systems to protect the United States from nuclear missiles. Focused on strategic defense.
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Gorbachev made a new economic practice. They were both called Perestrokia and Glasnost.
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A meeting between Presidet Reagan and the general secretary of Soviet Union. Talked about the treaty between US and Soviet Union about the nuclear treaty between the two.
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Reagan wanted to tear down the wall. He made this speech on the 750th anniversary of Berlin.
"Tear down this wall!." President Reagan -
The treaty was signed to take away nuclear and ground launched balistics. Also to not fire on eachother.
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The wall between East and West Germany has been broken down. Very Historic day for the fall of the Cold War.
"The fall of the Berlin Wall makes for nice pictures. But it all started in the shipyards." -Walesa -
On the 25th president Mikhail Gorbachev had resigned. And on that same night the Flag was lowered at 7:32 P.M.
