1985 (18 images)

At their first summit meeting in Geneva, President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev were center stage November 21, 1985 for a joint communique at the conclusion that paved the way for an easing of U.S.-U.S.S.R. tensions. (UPI Photo/Larry Rubenstein/FILES)

President Ronald Reagan is met by an honor guard upon his arrival at Quebec Airport March 17, 1985. (UPI Photo/Tim Clary/FILES)

President Reagan and the first lady Nancy wave from the White House balcony to well wishers below June, 20 1985 after the president's return from Bethesda Naval Hospital. Leaving the hospital, Reagan sounded very hoarse but said: "I feel great." (UPI PHOTO/Tim Clary/FILES)

President Ronald Reagan jokes with singer/pianist Ray Charles on June 20, 1985 on a visit to the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (UPI Photo/Vince Mannino/Files)