Ronald Reagan Adresses the National Association of Evangelicals

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  • Summit in Geneva, Switzerland

    A meeting where the "Big four" took place. The meeting was held to discuss peace between the nations.

  • Richard Nixon and Policy of Detente

    Richard Nixon and Policy of Detente
    US and Soviets were looking to reduce the tension. During this period two treaties were signed.

  • Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

    It lasted a decade. Led to many people fleeing to Iran or Pakistan.

  • Solidarity Movement in Poland

    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

  • Ronald Reagan addresses the National Association of Evangelicals

    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

  • Strategic Defense Initiative

    Strategic Defense Initiative
    To use ground and space systems to protect the United States from nuclear missiles. Focused on strategic defense.

  • Gorbachev, Perestrokia, Glasnost

    Gorbachev made a new economic practice. They were both called Perestrokia and Glasnost.

  • Reykjavik Summit, Iceland

    Reykjavik Summit, Iceland
    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.

  • Reagan speech at Brandenberg Gate, West Berlin

    Reagan wanted to tear down the wall. He made this speech on the 750th anniversary of Berlin.
    "Tear down this wall!." President Reagan

  • Reagan and Gorbachev sign INF Treaty

    Reagan and Gorbachev sign INF Treaty
    The treaty was signed to take away nuclear and ground launched balistics. Also to not fire on eachother.

  • Fall of the Berlin Wall

    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

  • Fall of Soviet Union

    Fall of Soviet Union
    On the 25th president Mikhail Gorbachev had resigned. And on that same night the Flag was lowered at 7:32 P.M.