In 1987 Ronald Reagan used the wall to challenge the new Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev who seemed ready to end the Cold War. “Mr. Gorbachev,” Reagan declared, “tear down this wall!” ...

This has been the trajectory of Ronald Reagan and his reputation ... not to be moved by Reagan’s 1987 “tear down this wall” ...

"Dear Mr Scholz, tear down this wall," he demanded of the German chancellor, repeating US President Ronald Reagan's historic demand to the Soviets in 1987 as he stood beside the Brandenburg Gate ...