Editor’s note: This story was originally published on June 12, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On June 12, 1987, U.S. President Ronald Reagan, ...
“General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you see prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr.