cover of episode Episode 19: Pope John Paul II, President Reagan, and the Fall of Communism

Episode 19: Pope John Paul II, President Reagan, and the Fall of Communism

2019/6/9
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In June 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Poland for 9 days. His influential visit to his homeland began the Solidarity movement. Together with President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the three would work to end communism. This is the 40th Anniversary.

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