Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Reagan-Gorbachev Meeting 1988
Quarters 403
Chairman Gorbachev made his final preparations here before participating in the historic luncheon at Quarters 1 with President Reagan and Vice President Bush on 7 December 1988. During that time, he also composed his first communique to the U.S.S.R. following initial report of the Armenian Earthquake Disaster.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, Cold. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #41 George H.W. Bush series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1988.
Location. 40° 41.349′ N, 74° 1.026′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Marker is at the intersection of Clayton Road and King Road on Clayton Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonels’ Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Comfort Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Slate Roofs on Colonels Row (about 400 feet away); Liggett Hall (about 400 feet away); Purchase of Governors Island Monument (about 400 feet away); Division Road (about 500 feet away); The Fort Jay Theater (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. Quarters No. 403 is located on Governors Island near the intersection of King and Clayton Roads. Note that is not Quarters #1, which is across Nolan Park near the intersection of Barry and Andes Roads. While Quarters #1 was the location for the luncheons mentioned on these markers, this building was used for other important diplomatic meetings.
Also see . . . Reagan, Gorbachev and Bush at Governors Island. National Security Archive website entry (Submitted on May 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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