Mikhail Gorbachev Visits Ireland.  (R99)..1989..02.04.1989..04.02.1989..2nd April 1989..As part of a European tour Russian President,Mikhail Gorbachev visited Ireland today. As the architect of 'Glasnost' ,a softening of Russian opression,he was warmly welcomed on his arrival at Shannon Airport...Picture shows An Taoiseach, Charles Haughey TD, his wife Maureen and Tanaiste, Brian Lenihan TD lead the welcoming committee on the tarmac at Shannon Airport.
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