Regierungsvierte in Berlin in Mitte, Germany — Northeast German Plain (The European Plain)
Ronald Reagan
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 3, 2025
1. Ronald Reagan Marker
Here on June 12, 1987, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, challenged the Secretary General of the Soviet Union Mikhall Gorbachev to demonstrate the sincerity of his country's desire for peace by opening the Brandenburg Gate and tearing down the Berlin Wall, Two and a half years later, on the evening of November 9, 1989, the world watched in amazement as the people of East Germany poured through the openings in a Wall which had effectively ceased to exist.
An diesem Ort, am 12. Juni 1987, forderte Ronald W. Reagan, der 40. President der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika, vom Generalsekrär der Sowjetunion, Michall Gorbatschow. Wenn sein Land aufrichtig nach Frieden strebe, solle er das Brandenburger Tor öffnen und die Berliner Mauer niederreißen. Zweieinhalb Jahre später, am Abend des 9. Novembers 1989, sah die Welt staunend zu, wie Deutsche aus dem Osten durch die Öffnungen einer Mauer strömten, die praktisch nicht mehr existierte.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, Cold. In addition, it is included in the Berlin Wall, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1987.
Location. 52° 30.98′ N, 13° 22.568′ E. Marker is in Berlin, in Mitte. It is in Regierungsvierte. It is at the intersection of Straße des 17. Juni and Ebertstraße, on the left when traveling east on Straße des 17. Juni. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berlin 10557, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ida Siekmann (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Günter Litfin (about 150 meters away); Ebertstraße (about 150 meters away); Olga Segler (about 150 meters away); Bernd Lünser (about 150 meters away); Heinz Sokolowski Memorial (about 150 meters away); Udo Düllick (about 150 meters away); Werner Probst (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berlin.
Also see . . . Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall! | The Heritage Foundation (Youtube, 1:11). (Submitted on September 12, 2025.)
Additional keywords. Gedenktafel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 3, 2025
2. Ronald Reagan Marker - wide view, looking east…
with the Brandenburg Gate visible in the background. No longer visible here, the Berlin Wall ran north-south at this location, directly in front of the Gate. Reagan delivered his speech from a raised platform about 40 meters away from the marker’s location, with his back to the Gate.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
