Historical Events tagged with "bitburg"

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Politics & Government

Ronald Reagan's Visit to Bitburg Cemetery and Bergen-Belsen

May 5th, 1985 39 years ago

President Ronald Reagan visited the military cemetery at Bitburg, Germany, where he honored American and German soldiers. Following this, he traveled to the site of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp to deliver a speech reflecting on the horrors of the Holocaust and emphasizing the importance of remembrance and reconciliation. The trip held significant meaning as it aimed to address the complex legacy of World War II.

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