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In this compelling talk, Peter Robinson shares the untold story behind one of the most famous speeches in modern history: Ronald Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” address. From his work as a young Reagan White House speechwriter to his firsthand research in West Berlin, Robinson explains how the Berlin Wall shaped the speech, how the famous line emerged, and why the final address became a defining Cold War moment. He also reflects on the differences between Reagan and George H. W. Bush, the craft of speechwriting, and what it means when history turns a phrase into a lasting symbol. This conversation moves from the Cold War and Soviet repression to the politics of speechwriting, presidential leadership, and the moral force of language. Robinson recounts the skepticism he faced from State Department officials, the internal White House debate over the speech, and the surprising way Reagan insisted on delivering the line as written. The result is a fascinating blend of history, memoir, and political insight that shows how one speech helped define an era.