Today is the 69th Anniversary of the invasion of Normandy by the Allied troops to retake the continent of Europe. Ronald Reagan, on the 40th Anniversary, gave one of the most eloquent and moving tributes to those who had fallen on this historic day. Below is the video of President Reagan delivering his speech on the cliff of Normandy. Read the rest of this entry »
I have no illusions about what little I can add now to the silent testimony of those who gave their lives willingly for their country. Words are even more feeble on this Memorial Day, for the sight before us is that of a strong and good nation that stands in silence and remembers those who were loved and who, in return, loved their countrymen enough to die for them.
Please join us in celebrating Victory in Europe Day, where the Nazi’s surrendered to the Allied Forces.
Today, in the year 1983, President Ronald Reagan placed flowers at the Vietnam Memorial. Ronald Reagan would later in his Presidency deliver a speech at the Memorial where he would say “Young Americans must never again be sent to fight and dies unless we are prepared to let them win.” Click below to watch President Reagan’s speech.
Happy Casual Reagan Friday everyone! Have a wonderful weekend.
Today, in the year 1942, Ronald Reagan began active duty in the 323rd Calvary. However, due to eyesight difficulties, he was only classified for limited service and was therefore excluded from serving overseas. He later was assigned to the 1st Motion Picture Unit in Culver City, California, where he would eventually be promoted to Captain.
“This great lady has not only served her country well, she has served the free world well. She is truly a great statesman. So much so that I’ll correct what I just said: She is a great stateswoman holding her own among all the statesmen of the world.” – Ronald Reagan
Today the world lost won of its greatest fighters for freedom in Margaret Thatcher’s passing. She was one of the few in Western Europe who had the courage to stand up courageously in the face of socialism. Her efforts felt around the world will never be forgotten.
Casual Reagan Friday already!? This week sure flew by! I’ll leave you all with a joke from Ronald Reagan below. Have a great weekend everyone, and, for those of you attending CPAC, have a great time!
Ronald Reagan was friends was known for being quite the celebrity. Here, Ronald and Nancy Reagan are pictures with Dean and Jeannie Biegger Martin.
Ronald Reagan also appeared on the Dean Martin celebrity Roasts a number of times. Here are a few clips from his appearances, Read the rest of this entry »
Today in the year 1987, President Ronald Reagan met with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to discuss the Intermediate Nuclear Forces talks.
Henry Kissinger served as National Security Advisor and later concurrently as Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Dr. Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973 for helping to establish a ceasefire and the US withdrawal from Vietnam.
In 1984, Kissinger was appointed as a member of President Reagan’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. In his nomination, President Reagan made these comments about Dr. Kissinger, Read the rest of this entry »
