Watch speeches by US President Ronald Reagan and Danish Prime Minister Poul Schlüter about the close relationship between Denmark and the US throughout history.
In 1985, US president Ronald Reagan invites Danish Prime Minister Poul Schlüter to Washington, DC. Poul Schlüter meets with several high-ranking American politicians - including the president as seen in this video, where both leaders speak at an official dinner at The White House.
The visit takes place at a time when Danish politics is characterized by what is known as “fodnotepolitikken” (the footnote policy). A majority in the Danish parliament forces the Danish government to make reservations, footnotes in the NATO agreements that Denmark agrees upon.
Also watch: Danish Prime Minister Poul Schlüter visits US President Ronald Reagan at The White House in 1985:
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The video is produced by White House Television Office (WHTV) (Reagan Administration).
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