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Mikhail Gorbachev with Margaret Thatcher
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Mikhail Gorbachev with Margaret Thatcher
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (b 1931), Soviet leader, General Secretary of the Communist Party (1985-1991), last head of state of the USSR (1988-1991). Seen here with the British Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, nee Roberts, 1925-2013) during a visit to the UK. Thatcher famously said of him: "I like Mr Gorbachev, we can do business together." The Cold War between East and West ended in 1989. Date: 1984
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1931 1984 1985 1988 1991 Airport Baroness Business Cold Communism Communist Conservative Diplomacy Eighties Guest Hilda Margaret Mikhail Minister Prime Reform Roberts Secretary Sergeyevich Soviet Thatcher Tory Ussr Wing 1925 Gorbachev
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This iconic print captures a historic moment in international diplomacy, as Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher meet during a visit to the UK in 1984. The image symbolizes the thawing of tensions between East and West during the final years of the Cold War, with Thatcher famously declaring, "I like Mr. Gorbachev, we can do business together."
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, known for his policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring), was the last head of state of the USSR from 1988 to 1991. Meanwhile, Margaret Hilda Thatcher, also known as Baroness Thatcher, was a staunch conservative leader who served as Prime Minister of Britain from 1979 to 1990.
The meeting between these two influential figures marked a turning point in history, paving the way for improved relations between their respective countries. As they stood side by side at an airport reception, their body language spoke volumes about the potential for cooperation and collaboration on global issues.
This print serves as a reminder of how political leaders can set aside ideological differences in pursuit of peace and progress. It encapsulates a moment when two powerful individuals came together to shape the course of history and leave behind a legacy that continues to resonate today.
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