1984 ⟶ Reagan jokes about bombing the Soviet Union

during a microphone sound check for his weekly radio address...
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1984

😜 Reagan jokes about bombing the Soviet Union

during a microphone sound check for his weekly radio address, President Ronald Reagan jokes about bombing the Soviet Union. "My fellow Americans", Reagan says. "I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes." The quip is not aired but is leaked to the press. The Soviet Union temporarily puts its defense forces on high alert.⟶
Reagan jokes about bombing the Soviet Union (1984)
Reagan jokes about bombing the Soviet Union (1984)