September 18, 2008 (Lunar August 19), the United States sent Gorbachev "Medal of Freedom" Like its the end of the Cold War ". the


September 18, 2010, the United States National Constitution Center, former U.S. President George W. Bush, former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev awarded the "Medal of Freedom".
American National Constitution Center is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organizations. According to the center's own words, they are committed to improving the public understanding of the Constitution, to make the people better, freer life. The "Medal of Freedom" from 1989, are presented annually, was awarded the major social and political activist, in addition to a number of organizations. In history, including former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, former South African President Nelson Mandela was awarded the Medal of Honor. The Constitution Center proudly pointed out that the 6 "Medal of Freedom winner, (TodayinHistory.cn) and later won the Nobel Peace Prize. (TodayinHistory.cn)
old Bush also awarded the "Medal of Freedom" in Gorbachev proud. The old Bush pointed out, this is a real honor Gorbachev as a great leader, as the world is no longer divided, and come together to provide a possibility. When Eastern Europe, people live in darkness, he is like a beacon to guide people seeking freedom. After the fall of the Berlin Wall nearly 20 years, we can still feel his initial efforts as well as the positive impact of such efforts as the world. (Lssjt.cn)
Comments: the economic crisis of the Soviet Union and Gorbachev's reform accelerated the dissolution of the Soviet Union, so that the end of the Cold War; However, this recognition of incomplete praised significance.