The Wall came down.
It came down because of the efforts of the many Freedom-loving anti-Communists like Ronald Reagan and
Margaret Thatcher.
"We welcome change and openness; for we believe that freedom and security go together, that the advance of human liberty can only strengthen the cause of world peace. 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!"
It came down because of the efforts of people on both sides of that wall. People that wanted Freedom, instead of repression.
One of the most significant things that's happened in the last 30 years and the President of the United States
can't be bothered to attend. But, of course, he'll be in Denmark next month to collect his Nobel Prize.
Disgusting.
Dear Bronze,
ReplyDeleteThis is a little off topic, but I have a piece of the old wall. My brother served in Europe when it came down, and saved it for me. One of my treasures: a piece of concrete. The value of it is that it's a crumble and not a structure any more.
Mr. Gorbachev, Take Down This Wall!
Thanks!
Ann T.
Ann, that's awesome! Glad you have it!
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