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Read Ronald Reagan in his own words, and access documents important to his era, in this collection of speeches and letters.
Contents: Speeches | Letters
Speeches
- A Time for Choosing
Reagan supports Barry Goldwater in the 1964 presidential campaign.
- To Restore America
Reagan's challenge to President Gerald Ford for the Republican nomination in 1976.
- Commencement Address at Eureka College, 1957
Reagan speaks about freedom and democracy at his alma mater.
- California and the Problem of Government Growth, 1967
As governor of California, Reagan promises to "put our fiscal house in order."
- Acceptance of the Republican Nomination for President, 1980
Reagan places his trust in the American people as he accepts the Republican nomination in 1980.
- First Inaugural,1981
"We are a nation that has a government," says the new president, "not the other way around..."
- The Economic Recovery Program, 1981
Reagan proposes his tax cut to Congress.
- The Evil Empire, 1982
The president contrasts American freedom with Soviet communism in this speech.
- State of the Union, 1983
Reagan discusses the federal budget deficit.
- National Security, 1983
Reagan argues against defense budget cuts.
- Second Inaugural, 1985
Reagan advances his agenda for strengthening domestic and foreign policy.
- The Challenger Disaster, 1986
Reagan offers comfort to a grieving nation.
- The Campaign Against Drug Abuse, 1986
"Just Say No to Drugs" is the slogan for a national campaign against drug abuse.
- Iran Arms and Contra Aid Controversy, 1987
Reagan explains his role in the "Arms for Hostages" crisis.
- The Brotherhood of Man, 1990
In one of his last public speeches, Reagan exults in America winning the Cold War.
- Teacher in Space
Vice President George Bush announce Christa McAuliffe as the winner of the Teacher in Space project.
Letters
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