Ronald Reagan: Born February 6, 1911
One of America’s greatest presidents, Ronald Reagan was born on this day 102 years ago. His economic vision lifted America out of economic malaise. He was the architect of communism’s…
The End of the Reagan Era?
“The Reagan vision and values are already here, ready to be tapped and again prevail.” by Paul Kengor With Barack Obama’s second inauguration, liberals are touting an altogether new epoch:…
Ronald Reagan’s Second Inaugural Address: Human freedom is on the march, and nowhere more so than our own hemisphere
“The American sound . . . is hopeful, big-hearted, idealistic, daring, decent, and fair.” by Scott L. Vanatter One-term presidents rarely are considered our most successful presidents. Getting re-elected is…
Ronald Reagan’s First Inaugural Address: “We are a nation that has a government–not the other way around.”
“We are a nation that has a government–not the other way around. And this makes us special among the nations of the Earth.” by Scott L. Vanatter The claim is…
Ronald Reagan’s Farewell Address to the ’88 Republican National Convention
“Our party speaks for human freedom, for the sweep of liberties that are at the core of our existence. . . . Together we’ve fought for causes we love. But…
Ronald Reagan, “Our Noble Vision: An Opportunity For All”
“You cannot create a desert, hand a person a cup of water, and call that compassion. . . . And you cannot build up years of dependence on government and dare…
George Landrith on Legacy of Ronald Reagan
“In Eastern Europe and around the world, memorials, boulevards, and plazas are renamed for Ronald Reagan — because they see him as their liberator.” by George Landrith Presidential greatness is…
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2012 Review: Must Read at Frontiers of Freedom
“The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered, perhaps, as deeply, as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted…
Thomas Sowell on Reagan and the Need for Communication
The Need to Explain by Thomas Sowell The most successful Republican presidential candidate of the past half century — Ronald Reagan, who was elected and reelected with landslide victories —…
Ronald Reagan on Tax Cutting Legislation (The “whole controversy”)
“This whole controversy: Are you entitled to the fruits of your own labor or does government have some presumptive right to spend and spend and spend?” by Scott L. Vanatter…
Ronald Reagan on Churchill
“Out of one man’s speech was born a new Western resolve. Not warlike, not bellicose, not expansionist — but firm and principled in resisting those who would devour territory and…
Ronald Reagan, “What Ever Happened to Free Enterprise”
“Will we, before it is too late, use the vitality and the magic of the marketplace to save this way of life, or will we one day face our children,…
Ronald Reagan on the Importance of Entrepreneurs
“New incentives to save, invest, and take risks, so more wealth will be created at every level of our society.” by Scott L. Vanatter President Ronald Reagan dedicated his May…
Ronald Reagan’s Economic Bill of Rights
“Taxation is forced labor; and if it goes beyond reasonable bounds, it is a yoke of oppression.” by Scott L. Vanatter Nearing the end of his presidency, Ronald Reagan laid…
Ronald Reagan’s Election Night Speech
“I am not frightened by what lies ahead and I don’t believe the American people are frightened by what lies ahead. Together, we’re going to do what has to be…