Reagan, Gorbachev and Berlin wall

Reagan, Gorbachev and Berlin wall

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/ronaldreaganbrandenburggate.htm

U.S. President Ronald Reagan fought to end the Cold War during his tenure in office (1981-1989). In 1987, Reagan delivered a passionate speech in which he challenged Mikhail Gorbachev, leader of the USSR, to tear down the Berlin Wall. Why did Reagan demand Gorbachev to tear down the Wall? What did the Berlin Wall represent? Why did Reagan’s speech elicit such a rousing response from the audience, and from the world? Why do you think the Soviet Union would eventually tear down the wall?

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Why did Reagan demand Gorbachev to tear down the Wall?

The wall separated East and West Berlin. Reagan challenged the soviets to tear down the wall so as to liberate the people. It was clear that the people were being oppressed and the wall was the main barrier. There was no freedom or peace. Reagan acknowledged that the Soviet system did not work and people were only being imprisoned behind the wall that is why he called for it to be opened….

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