Permanent Exhibit
Berlin Wall
Experience a real fragment of history with an authentic section of the Berlin Wall, highlighting the triumph of freedom over oppression.
About The Exhibit
Berlin Wall History
November 9th, 1989
The Berlin Wall fell and thus began the advent of freedom and democracy in Eastern Europe as we know it today. President Reagan's role in this historic event was truly heroic. Today, countless people around the world enjoy greater freedom, more economic prosperity, and better lives as a result of his leadership.
A Tangible Piece of History
View this actual section of the Berlin Wall, which was presented to Ronald Regan on April 12th, 1990 at the Reagan Library. The Wall serves as a gateway to the Library's version of the White House South Lawn that provides dramatic vistas out to the Pacific Ocean.
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President Reagan and the Berlin Wall
World Leaders Reflect
With President Reagan, America's foreign policy objectives were clear and consistent. He made sure America stood by its friends and did not back down when our adversaries tried to spread their oppressive regimes. Here, in their own words, World Leaders reflect on President Reagan's impact on the Fall of the Wall and Communism:
A Letter from Margaret Thatcher
Message from President Mikhail Gorbachev
Behind the Scenes
They were there at the scene - they were the United States Secret Service, the White House staff and Advance Team, the Speechwriters, members of the State Department and others. Read, as they reflect on their personal stories of preparing for, and being at, President Reagan's trip to Berlin.
From the Archives
View drafts of President Reagan's Brandenburg Gate speech, his final speech-cards, hand-written correspondence with Mikhail Gorbachev, and more, all from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Archives.
“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
June 12, 1987
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!
— Remarks on East-West Relations at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin
Plan Your Visit
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum
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