Ronald Reagan’s 1957 Commencement Address Eureka College
From the beginning our nation was charged “with a responsibility to all mankind.” by Scott L. Vanatter In one of this first public speeches Ronald Reagan offered the Commencement Address…
Reagan’s announcement for the presidency, and a challenge that we “keep our rendezvous with destiny.”
“A troubled and afflicted mankind looks to us, pleading for us to keep our rendezvous with destiny; that we will uphold the principles of self-reliance, self-discipline, morality, and—above all—responsible liberty…
Reagan’s Election Eve Address, “A Vision for America”
Protect and pass on lovingly that shining city on a hill. by Scott L. Vanatter The gnawing dullness of Carter’s malaise had pretty well set in by late 1980. Ronald…
Reagan’s Address to the Nation on Defense and National Security (“Star Wars”)
Tonight we’re launching an effort which holds the promise of changing the course of human history. by Scott L. Vanatter Just over two years as our president, Ronald Reagan concluded an…
Reagan’s 1976 campaign address, “To Restore America”
We’re Americans and we have a rendezvous with destiny. by Scott L. Vanatter Ronald Reagan sought to dethrone a sitting president, though unelected, Gerald Ford. He laid out his case…
Ronald Reagan’s address: “Tear Down This Wall”
Our differences are not about weapons but about liberty. by Scott L. Vanatter The world has changed a couple times over since President Reagan spoke at the Brandenburg Gate in…
Ronald Reagan’s address: “The Evil Empire”
“The real crisis we face today is a spiritual one; at root, it is a test of moral will and faith.” by Scott L. Vanatter President Reagan’s address March 8,…
Ronald Reagan’s Farewell Address to the Nation
Patriotism…is good, but it won’t count for much, and it won’t last unless it’s grounded in thoughtfulness and knowledge. by Scott L. Vanatter Both Republicans and Reagan Democrats fondly recall…
Ronald Reagan’s address: “A Time for Choosing”
“You and I have a rendezvous with destiny” by Scott L. Vanatter Almost fifty years ago on October 27, 1964, Ronald Reagan delivered a televised address on behalf of the…
If Obama Loses, Part I
Part I, Recriminations or Riots? by Scott L. Vanatter What if Obama loses in November? Let’s review three areas of inquiry. 1. Will there be racial recriminations, even riots? (See…
Presidential Heavyweight Boxing: Jabs, Rounds, and Knockouts
By Scott L. Vanatter It’s been a number of years since a heavyweight boxing match captured our fancy. In the biggest matches we want a clear winner. We don’t want…
Obama’s Weak Economy: Five Reasons
by Scott L. Vanatter What kind of economy did Obama inherit? Brit Hume put it this way: “A central premise of the Obama campaign is that he inherited an economy…
Three Things Obama Must Overcome for the Next Debate
Lack of Desire, Knowledge and Confidence by Scott L. Vanatter Why was Obama just not that into it (the debate)? Three possible reasons include a lack of desire, a lack…
George Washington’s Constitution
George Washington played no small part in the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Today is 225 years since September 17, 1787 when 39 of the original 55 delegates signed the…