But that 's another story ... ` ` Iron Curtain '' dividing Europe felt permanent to those who grew up after WWII . Former senior correspondent John Blystone covered momentous events of 1989 . 1989 : East - West conflict was ` ` like a long , long overcast day '' Soviet leader Mikhail ##ov recognized system was ` ` worn - out old " ''
` ` Iron Curtain '' dividing Europe felt permanent to those who grew up after WWII . Former senior correspondent John Blystone covered momentous events of 1989 . 1989 : East - West conflict was ` ` like a long , long overcast day '' Soviet leader Mikhail ##ov recognized system was ` ` worn - out old " ''