Margot Morrell, author of “Reagan’s Journey: Lessons From a Remarkable Career,” gives a personal impression of the deceased president’s true character–quite different from his common portrayal in the media. She discusses which essential qualities propelled Ronald Reagan to emerge from his humble beginnings into the powerful role of U.S. President.
President Reagan gives a moving speech on Mother’s Day weekend describing moms as the “heart of our families.” Reagan explains that America would not be the place it is today without mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers.
Ronald Reagan discusses the friendship he and Nancy Reagan had with Lucille Ball and comments on her comedic legacy that will never be forgotten.
By: Tony Williams She’s interviewed presidents and sat down with royalty on her TV show, but on a sticky Washington afternoon in June of 1983, Oprah Winfrey was simply one of 900 guests on the White House lawn for a performance by the Beach Boys. She was the local TV … Continue reading
Richard Nixon August 13, 1987 26 Federal Plaza New York City Dear Ron, The speech last night was one of your best. What was even more important than what you said was that you sounded and looked strong. You gave the lie to the crap about your being over-the-hill, discouraged, … Continue reading
U.S. Marshall Louie McKinney remembers having to protect John Hinckley Jr. after his assassination attempt of President Ronald Reagan. McKinney explains why he had to guard the man’s life and remembers what happened when he learned Hinckley tried to hang himself.
Photographer Ron Edmonds and former secret service agent Danny Spriggs remember the day President Ronald Reagan was nearly assassinated outside the Washington Hilton Hotel hotel on March 30, 1981. They explain how they reacted to the shooting and reflect on the event 30 years later.
President Ronald Reagan recalls the day that he was almost assassinated. He describes how even though others thought it was the end, he never did. Continue reading
