Antique Soviet Leader Gorbachev Landmark Speech at Guildhall 1989 Perestroika
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Fine antique typescript of Gorbachev's speech delivered during his official State visit to Britain. It sets out how vision of Perestroika and glasnost, arms reduction, international cooperation, and the winding down of the Cold War. Its notable for it conciliatory tone and emphasis on democratic reform, delivered at Guildhall 7th April 1989 before senior British political and civic figures.
Size: 21 x 30 cm approx
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To Commemorate: State Visit
Type: Speech
Royalty: Russia
Year: 1989
Manufacturer: Guildhall
Features: Antique
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Vintage: Yes