1990 (12 images)

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)

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)

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)

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)