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Michale Gabriel writes to Mrs. Smith, mother of Samantha Smith, discussing her condolences for the mother's loss, and how Samantha was an inspiration to her.

The photo just includes Mikhail Gorbachev.

A picture of Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987. The last Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union, Gorbachev oversaw the implementation of glasnost and perestroika, as well as the challenges and final decline of Soviet power. His resignation marked…

A side view of the Russian missile tracking vessel Marshal Krylov in 1990. This ship would later recover the Resurs capsule launched for Europe America Space Flight 500 off the coast of Seattle in 1992.

The city where the travelers went to before Tashkent

Nancy Homes discusses early visits from Soviets, their initial impact on tours in Washington, and the agreements they made to ensure the delegations would take turns visiting each year.

Nancy Homes discusses the impact of personal connections on individual perspectives, and the importance of Accent's goal of bringing delegations from Washington to the Soviet Union and from the Soviet Union to Washington.

The food at the celebration

Both Tashkent and Seattle individuals celebrating over food