This Day in History: 06/12/1987 - Reagan challenges Gorbachev

This Day In History takes us back to June 12th, 1987 when President Ronald Regan gave a speech heard around the world. You won't want to miss this incredible video about a man who stopped communist oppression for the Soviets. See it all here and learn some other interesting tidbits on this day in our history.

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