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Gorbachev Introduces Glasnost
Glasnost was introduced in hopes of creating change in the economy, internal affairs, and international relationships. It was a practice of a more consultative government that was mor eopen to spreading information. -
Gorbachev Introduces Perestroika
As well as Glasnost, Perestroika was also something that was supposed to bring great change. Perestroika was the practice of completely reforming the economic and political system of a nation. -
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Signed
The INF Treaty was the first treaty that controlled nuclear weaponry. Its purpose was to eliminate the use of nuclear weapons as much as possible. -
Jozsef Antall Elected Prime Minister of Hungary
Jozsef was the first democrat elected into the position of the Hungarian Prime Minister. He was elected after the fall of Communism, meaning the country depended on him to guide them. One of the things he had done to help guide his country was form the Hungarian Democratic Forum. -
Berlin Wall Falls
The Berlin Wall was originally a symbol of the Cold War, and the relationship between the East and the West. Eventually, it was declared that the wall would be taken down in order to increase their international relationships. -
Vaclav Havel Elected President of Czechoslovakia.
Not only was Havel the president of Czechoslovakia, twice, but he was also a writer, and philosopher. Vaclav served as their first president, and once more as their tenth. -
First General Elections in Romania
Romania had finally began the elections that were available to the public. After conflict, general elections had eventually opened up. -
Germany Reunification Takes Place
The German reunification was the process of the Democratic Republic of Germany joining with Germany's Federal Republic. The joining was to finally reunite Germany. -
Leach Walesa Elected President of Poland
Walesa was a labor activist, as well as being president of Poland for five years. He was an electrician by trade, and later became a trade union activist.
