President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev Sign the INF Treaty | December 8, 1987

Описание: On December 8, 1987, President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty—an historic breakthrough that eliminated an entire class of nuclear weapons and marked a turning point in the quest for global stability. As we commemorate the 38th anniversary of this milestone, we honor President Reagan’s unwavering belief that principled strength, moral clarity, and diplomacy could reduce arms and advance peace.

The signing of this treaty stands as a powerful reminder that courageous leadership can reshape the world for the better.

00:00 – President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev enter
01:11 – This treaty has been six years in the making, first treaty for arms reduction
04:11 – What can be accomplished when we pull together
08:33 – This agreement contains the most stringent verification process in history
09:36 – We can only hope that this agreement will be a new beginning for world cooperation
10:47 – President Reagan concludes his remarks
12:32 – General Secretary Gorbachev's remarks
16:53 – The President and General Secretary sign the treaty
20:54 – The President and General Secretary exit

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