On this day May 29, 1988, President Ronald Reagan arrived in Moscow for his first official visit to the Soviet Union. The trip marked a major moment in the final years of the Cold War, as Reagan met with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to continue diplomatic efforts that had begun to ease tensions between the two superpowers.
Reagan’s visit included a symbolic walk through Red Square, press conferences, arms control discussions, and direct engagement with Soviet citizens. It was a powerful public relations gesture that reflected the growing thaw in US-Soviet relations and built on the progress of previous summits.
Fun fact: During his Red Square visit, Reagan was famously approached by Soviet citizens who questioned him directly, a rare moment of open exchange during a time of political transformation.
Reagan’s visit included a symbolic walk through Red Square, press conferences, arms control discussions, and direct engagement with Soviet citizens. It was a powerful public relations gesture that reflected the growing thaw in US-Soviet relations and built on the progress of previous summits.
Fun fact: During his Red Square visit, Reagan was famously approached by Soviet citizens who questioned him directly, a rare moment of open exchange during a time of political transformation.
