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31 Years Ago: "Tear Down This Wall!"

31 Years Ago: “Tear Down This Wall!”

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June 12, 2018

31 years ago today, President Ronald Reagan defined his presidency and reshaped the world with one speech. Arguably the four most famous words he ever spoke, “Tear down this wall,” provided a new hope for the future. Today, we remember Reagan’s iconic words at the Brandenburg Gate. His direct challenge to the evils of the Soviet Union demonstrated a bold stance for human liberty and ultimately began the end of the Cold War. Watch more #onlyatYAF videos every day! Click now to connect with us on Facebook.

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