Words to Live By

Whistlestop Tour of Ohio

While campaigning for reelection in 1984, President Reagan embarked on a Whistlestop Tour of Ohio onboard the famous Ferdinand Magellan.  The one-day trip on October 12, 1984 took President Reagan 120 miles, with stops in Dayton, Ottawa, Deshler and Perrysburg. 

Holocaust Day of Remembrance

In this week’s podcast, we look at two speeches. The first was delivered on October 5, 1988, during remarks at the site of the future Holocaust Memorial Museum.  The second was delivered on April 20, 1982 during a day of remembrance for Holocaust victims. 

Sandra Day O’Connor

On September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor was sworn in as the first female Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. 

Address to the Nation with Mrs. Reagan on Drugs

When, in 1982, a schoolgirl asked Nancy Reagan what to do if she was offered drugs, the first lady answered, “just say no.” And with that, her campaign against drug abuse had a new name.

September 11

Today’s “Words to Live By” honors the 17th anniversary of 9-11.  We remember today not only to honor the almost 3000 innocent souls who lost their lives that day and the other 6000 people who were injured, but to send an irrefutable message to those who perpetrated this unthinkable crime that we will never forget and our resolve to continue the fight for freedom will only get stronger. 
 

Labor Day

In 1981, during his first Labor Day as President, Ronald Reagan said, “We built this great Nation, built it to surpass the highest standards ever imagined, through the hard work of our people. I would match the American worker against any in the world. The people whose labor fuels our industry and economy are among the most productive anywhere.”

1992 Republican National Convention

In this week’s podcast, we present President Reagan’s remarks at the Republican National Convention in Houston, Texas on August 17, 1992.
 

1985 - Gorbachev in Geneva

In this week’s podcast, we begin by presenting President Reagan’s Address on the Upcoming Soviet-United States Summit Meeting in Geneva, delivered on November 14, 1985.
 

1988 Republican National Convention

In this week’s podcast, we present President Reagan’s remarks at the Republican National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 15, 1988. 
 

1984 Republican National Convention

In this week’s podcast, we present President Reagan’s remarks accepting the Presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas on August 23, 1984.