Today in history: May 31
In 1988, President Reagan gave a speech to Soviet students about freedom
May 31
On this day. 1988: In Moscow, President Ronald Reagan told Soviet students about freedom — and of his hope that they would be able to experience it. Reagan's speech — one of the last major addresses of his presidency — had a valedictory tone, as the Cold War wound down.
Here is the full text of Reagan's speech and an excerpt below:
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"Freedom... is the right to follow your dream or stick to your conscience, even if you’re the only one in a sea of doubters." – Ronald Reagan
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