#OTD
in 2004
#PresidentReagan
passed away.
During his 01/11/1989 Farewell Address to the Nation he said, “It’s been the honor of my life to be your President.”
Click the link below to watch.
On this day in 1944 Allied forces landed on the beaches in Normandy.
At the 40th Anniversary of D-Day President Reagan said, “at this place of honor, we’re humbled by the realization of how much so many gave to the cause of freedom and to their fellow man.”
On 05/28/1984
#PresidentReagan
presented the Medal of Honor to the Vietnam War Unknown Soldier during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Click the link below to watch.
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Although smoke is visible in the distance sometimes from our location, we are not currently impacted by the fires. Thank you to all of the firefighters and other first responders who are bravely and tirelessly working to protect our communities!!
Happy 110th Birthday
#PresidentReagan
!
On 02/06/1987, with a prepared speech in hand, President Reagan walked into a surprise 76th birthday party under the pretense of attending a meeting.
Click the link below to watch.
#OTD
in 2004
#PresidentReagan
passed away.
During his Farewell Address to the Nation he said, “It's been the honor of my life to be your President.”
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Official Portrait of President Reagan 1985
As of today, November 1, the
#ReaganLibrary
has resumed normal operations.
Thank you to all of the brave firefighters and other first responders who protected our community, and to those who are still tirelessly working to protect others!!
Today on the 14th anniversary of
#PresidentReagan
’s passing, we reflect on the life and legacy of our 40th President. During his Farewell Address he stated: “It’s been the honor of my life to be your President…” 01/11/1989
Our condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
In 1983 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited the United States.
#OTD
15 years ago
#PresidentReagan
passed away. During his farewell address to the nation he said, “It's been the honor of my life to be your President…Nancy and I are grateful for the opportunity you gave us to serve.”
Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.
Click the link below to explore our virtual exhibit Ronald Reagan and Queen Elizabeth II to learn about her and Prince Philip’s tour of the West Coast in 1983, which included a stop at Rancho Del Cielo.
While in office
#PresidentReagan
and
#NancyReagan
watched such films as: A Star is Born, Ghostbusters, Knute Rockne, Princess Bride, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Roman Holiday, Singing in the Rain, Top Gun, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
#ArchivesAtTheMovies
Our thoughts and prayers are with President George H. W. Bush’s family and friends at this time. In 1988
#PresidentReagan
said, he is “strong, decent, loyal, wise, capable, and compassionate and…has the qualities…to fill the office of the Presidency.”
Happy 108th birthday
#PresidentReagan
! In 1986 a private birthday party was held at the White House to celebrate his 75th birthday, where these coconut ball corrals with chocolate sauce were served for dessert.
This
#MemorialDay
weekend we remember
#PresidentReagan
’s words: “We owe this freedom of choice and action to those…in uniform who have served this nation and its interests in time of need…we are forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be free” 5/26/83
Happy birthday
#PresidentReagan
! In 1983
#NancyReagan
surprised him with a cake during a press briefing a few days early. You can watch the full exchange here:
We are saddened to hear of former First Lady Barbara Bush’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. In 1988
#NancyReagan
said “I couldn’t have found a warmer, more considerate, more caring counterpart…I think she’ll make a remarkable First Lady.”
All we want for Christmas is some jelly beans
Some jelly beans
See some jelly beans
Gee, if we could only have some jelly beans
Then we could wish you, “Merry Christmas”
#ArchivesGIFgiving
#PresidentReagan
Happy birthday President Reagan!
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#PresidentReagan
and
#NancyReagan
at President Reagan’s surprise 76th birthday party in Room 450 of the Old Executive Office Building (OEOB) 02/06/1987
#OTD
in 1985
#PresidentReagan
and
#NancyReagan
participated in a
#FlagDay
ceremony at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
Click the link below to watch President Reagan’s remarks.
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#OTD
in 1952
#PresidentReagan
and
#NancyReagan
married. He proposed “one night over dinner as we sat at a table for two, I said, ‘Let’s get married.’ She deserved a more romantic proposal than that, but-bless her-she put her hand on mine, looked into my eyes, and said, ‘Let’s.’”
#OTD
in 1987
#PresidentReagan
spoke at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin and delivered his famous remarks. The whole speech is available for viewing on the Reagan Library YouTube page here:
We are saddened by the passing of former Hall of Fame manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Lasorda. Today we look back at some of the meetings between
#PresidentReagan
and Tommy Lasorda.
“I urge all of you, please, take time to vote. You are the guardians of this great democracy.” -
#PresidentReagan
, Address to the Nation on the Eve of the Presidential Election 11/05/1984
#OTD
in 1984
#PresidentReagan
and
#NancyReagan
gave Lucky a stocking in front of the White House Residence Christmas tree.
From all of us to you, Merry Christmas!
#OTD
in 1987
#PresidentReagan
delivered his Remarks on East-West Relations at the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin.
Click the link below to explore related digitized records.
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#OTD
74 years ago Allied forces landed on the beaches of
#Normandy
. In 1984
#PresidentReagan
spoke at the 40th Anniversary. He said, “at this place of honor, we’re humbled by the realization of how much so many gave to the cause of freedom and to their fellow man.” 06/06/1984
“To keep faith with our hallowed dead, let us be sure, and very sure, today and every day of our lives, that we keep their cause, their hope, their prayer, forever our country’s own.” -
#PresidentReagan
, Proclamation 5826 - Prayer for Peace Memorial Day 1988
#MemorialDay
Behind the scenes – At a Christmas Eve party in 1983
#PresidentReagan
dressed up as
#SantaClaus
, but
#NancyReagan
didn’t know that. It wasn’t until she sat on “Santa’s” lap that she found out “Santa” was her beloved Ronnie.
#FourthOfJuly
is almost here and we wish you a wonderful and safe holiday! “[T]here's much to celebrate and many blessings to be grateful for. So while it's good to talk about serious things, it's just as important and just as American to have some fun.” –
#PresidentReagan
7/4/86
#OTD
in 1944 Allied forces landed on Normandy beaches.
On 6/6/1984
#PresidentReagan
said “at this place of honor, we're humbled by the realization of how much so many gave to the cause of freedom and to their fellow man...We will always remember. We will always be proud.”
#DDay76
#OTD
in 1952
#PresidentReagan
and
#NancyReagan
married.
In An American Life, President Reagan wrote, “it is almost impossible for me to express fully how deeply I love Nancy and how much she has filled my life.”
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The Reagans celebrate their 33rd wedding anniversary 03/04/1985
Our condolences to his family on the passing of Walter Mondale.
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#PresidentReagan
,
#NancyReagan
,
#WalterMondale
, and Joan Mondale after the presidential debate on domestic policy in Louisville, Kentucky 10/07/1984
#PresidentReagan
writing the State of the Union Address at Camp David with Lucky sitting by him. 02/02/1985
He wrote in his diary, “Camp D. was a picture postcard—several inches of snow & the trees covered with ice. Did my radio show & spent the time reading & doing homework.”
Happy
#NationalTellAJokeDay
!
Click the link below to watch a Compilation of President Reagan’s Humor from Selected Speeches on our YouTube channel.
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#PresidentReagan
aboard Air Force One during a trip to Belgium 03/01/1988
Happy birthday
#NancyReagan
!
“[It] is almost impossible for me to express fully how deeply I love Nancy and how much she has filled my life.” –
#PresidentReagan
, An American Life
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President Reagan helps celebrate Nancy Reagan's birthday with cake at Rancho del Cielo 8/22/87
On November 2, 1983
#PresidentReagan
signed the bill making Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday.
Click the link below to see related records and learn more about what goes into making a federal holiday.
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of
#NancyReagan
’s passing. While we reflect back on her legacy and time as FLOTUS we remember her compassion, love and dedication to
#PresidentReagan
and this country.
#PresidentReagan
wrote “Life with her is everything I always hoped it would be.”
We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who on November 5, 1987 was designated as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
Wishing you a happy
#StPatricksDay
weekend! “St. Patrick's Day is a joyous occasion on which we celebrate the Irish heritage in America and the ties of kinship, culture, and values which the American and Irish people share.” –
#PresidentReagan
03/17/1988
Happy
#PresidentsDay
!
Click the link below to explore proclamations, remarks, and more from President Reagan’s administration in the Public Papers of President Ronald Reagan.
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Official portrait of
#PresidentReagan
1985
In 1983
#PresidentReagan
and
#NancyReagan
welcomed Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to the United States. In addition to other formal events, they spent time at Rancho del Cielo and celebrated the Reagans’ 31st wedding anniversary onboard the royal yacht Britannia.
#OTD
in 2016
#NancyReagan
passed away.
In An American Life
#PresidentReagan
wrote, “it is almost impossible for me to express fully how deeply I love Nancy and how much she has filled my life.”
On November 2, 1983
#PresidentReagan
signed the bill making Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday.
Click the link below for related records and to learn more about what goes into making a federal holiday.