May 31, 2018, is the thirtieth anniversary of President Reagan’s speech at Moscow State University. On that day, our 40th president stood before a packed house of enthusiastic students who listened to a message of freedom and hope. Lurking behind Reagan was a mural of the Russian revolution and the bust of Vladimir Lenin. WhenContinue reading “Three Days in Moscow: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of the Soviet Empire”
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The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan – James Mann (2009)
The day was June 12, 1987. President Ronald Reagan stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin and uttered these crucial and historic words: “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,Continue reading “The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan – James Mann (2009)”
The Tunnels – Greg Mitchell
Greg Mitchell, The Tunnels New York: Broadway Books, 2016, 381 pp. $7.38 The Tunnels by Greg Mitchell is a captivating book that captures the drama surrounding the Berlin Wall. Researched with meticulous detail, the author presents real-life stories of escape, heroism, betrayal, and courage. History buffs will be fascinated by the story that unfolds thatContinue reading “The Tunnels – Greg Mitchell”
THE REBELLION OF RONALD REAGAN – James Mann (2009)
The day was June 12, 1987. President Ronald Reagan stood in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin and uttered these crucial and historic words: “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,Continue reading “THE REBELLION OF RONALD REAGAN – James Mann (2009)”
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