Ronald Reagan

[Pawpaw]

Originally Posted by DrHenley

Oh how I miss that man!

Most people have no idea what all he did behind the scenes to bring down the Soviet Union. And without firing a shot!!!!

I know better than most. I was stationed at Wueschheim Air Station. Reagan parked us with our tactical nuclear missiles (GLCM) right on East Germany's doorstep. That forced the Soviets to the bargaining table and eventually sign the SALT II treaty. I mark that as the beginning of the end.