On this day, October 27, 1988, President Ronald Reagan suspended the construction of the new U.S. Embassy in Moscow. The decision came after it was discovered that Soviet listening devices had been embedded within the building’s structure, raising significant security concerns. The incident highlighted the tensions and espionage tactics prevalent during the Cold War, as the U.S. government sought to protect sensitive communications and intelligence.
Who remembers hearing about this Cold War incident? What do you think of the measures taken?