Workers prepare to hang a large Soviet flag to welcome Gorbachev
Washington: National Park Service workmen hoist a huge Soviet flag into position beside the American flag 5/30/1990 in front of the old Executive office next to the White House in preparation for the historic summit meeting between Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and President George Bush. (UPI Photo/Richard Tomkins)
Protesters line the streets as Mikhail Gorbachev arrives at the Soviet Embassy for the Summit meetings with President Bush
Washington: Protesters line the streets as the limo bearing Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev arrives at the Soviet Embassy 5/30/1990. The communist leader is in town for important Summit meetings with President Bush. The placards talk about Karapagh being Armenian. (UPI Photo/Patsy Lynch)
Members of the Lithuanian American Community protest at the Capitol against Gorbachev's Baltic State policies
Washington: Members of the Lithuanian American Community protest on the west steps of the Capitol 6/1/1990. The group is demonstrating against Gorbachev's policies concerning the Baltic States. (UPI Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Presidents Gorbachev and Bush hold a joint press conference at the White House as part of their Summit meeting
Washington DC: President Bush looks on as Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev checks his watch during their joint new conference 6/3/1990 at the White House. (UPI Photo/Leighton Mark)
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev arrives in a Soviet jetliner at the start of summit meetings with President Bush
Andrews Air Force Base, MD: The motorcade of Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev pulls away from the tarmac after welcoming ceremonies on his arrival for the summit 5/30/1990. The Ilyushin jetliner that brought the Soviet leader here from Canada is in the background. (UPI Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Birds eye view of the South lawn of the White House as Presidents George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev fly off to Camp David, MD
Washington: General view of the South lawn of the White House as President Bush, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and their entourage approach Marine One before the helicopter trip to Camp David, MD, 6/2/1990. (UPI Photo/Patsy Lynch)
Nelson Mandela raises his fist to the crowd at the Washington Convention Center during his introduction June 26, 1990. Mandela spoke to a crowd of more than 19,000 people gathered to honor him. (UPI PHOTOS/Martin Jeong/FILES)
Nelson Mandela smiles as he says good-byes at the Oakland Airport June 30, 1990. Oakland was the last stop on Mandela's U.S. tour. (UPI Photo/Dan Groshong/FILES)
Violeta Chamorro attends church services in Houston
President-Elect of Nicaragua, Violeta Chamorro, makes victory signs after attending Sunday service in Houston on March 11, 1990. A large group of people cheered her on as she departed. (UPI Photo/George Wong/Files)