Words to Live By Podcast

In 1984, President Reagan had been in office for almost 4 years and was emerging as a "peace president," striving to put the Cold War behind him which led inevitably to a new appreciation of the United Nations. Looking back, his speech to the UN in 1982 was harsh; this one in 1984 has a more hopeful, optimistic tone.Let's Listen.

During the month of September in 1984, Ronald Reagan was deeply involved in a political campaign, energized by a television commercial entitled, “Morning Again in America.” President Reagan loved these feel-good ads which were the essence of his reelection campaign. Let's Listen

According to U.S. intelligence and leading experts, Gromyko was not merely an emissary of Soviet foreign policy but really… its prime architect. President Reagan knew that Gromyko usually attended the opening session of the UN General Assembly in New York each September, so he invited him to the White House after the Un meeting for a visit and some person to person diplomacy.Let’s listen.

Throughout his eight years in office, Ronald Reagan gave NASA and the civilian space program strong support. On the day of Discovery’s lift-off, President Reagan delivered remarks about how our lives have improved as a result of technological advances developed as a result of space travel.Let's Listen.

In the summer of 1981, immigration was a critical issue for the administration to address. Some things never change, do they? That was 38 years ago.  Let's Listen.

Looking back 35 years ago in August, our 40th president was back on the campaign trail, reminding Americans of his accomplishments, his future goals, and what he loved about America. Let’s remember what President Reagan sounds like on the campaign trail, let’s hear him work an audience on August 20, 1984 in Decatur, Illinois.Let's listen.

While most people know that Ronald Reagan was an actor, many forget that he began as a sports announcer. He spent four years at WHO in Des Moines, Iowa, and he said they were among the most pleasant of his life. Let’s listen.

In 1974, Governor Reagan began to prepare for life beyond politics. Searching for a suitable escape above the California Oaks. He walked through the mountain trails, through thick clusters of oaks, around sandstone rocks, and embraced 680 acres of…heaven. The majestic property was renamed, Rancho del Cielo or Ranch in the Sky.Let's Listen.

We are fortunate to have in our archives at the Reagan Library, President Reagan’s thoughts on the joys of the presidency. So for a warm summer day, we thought we’d depart from the strict format of listening to speeches and hear from the heart of a President. Let’s listen.

President Reagan held 46 press conferences and received criticism for not holding more. Yet, during that same time, he conducted 257 interviews, 168 informal exchanges, and engaged in 216 question and answer sessions following remark. So in this podcast, we’ll start by going backward, 35 years ago in July, when the President held his 26th press conference on Legislative Priorities. Let's Listen.

In June 1983, the Space Shuttle’s seventh launch included the first space flight of an American woman -- Dr. Sally Ride – but before the astronauts launched, the President invited them to lunch and made a few remarks.Let’s listen.

Forty years ago, Ronald Reagan was preparing to run for President of the United States. He spent 1975-1979 delivering a daily national radio address, over 1000. They cover every topic imaginable, in hopes of helping the American people understand his earnest positions on everything from taxes to terrorism. Let's listen. 

The Reagan’s love story is known the world over and transcends these Library walls. And so, with warm hearts we recall the loving relationship between Ronald and Nancy Reagan, and honor their devotion to each other this month.Let's Listen.

On June 17, 1982, President Reagan addressed the United Nations General Assembly for a special session devoted to disarmament.  His remarks became known as his “Agenda for Peace” speech. Let’s listen.

The 14th G7 Summit was held in Toronto, Canada from June 19 to June 21, 1988. One week prior to attending the G7 Summit, President Reagan gave an Address at the Annual Meeting of the Atlantic Council, where we spoke about the upcoming Summit. Let’s listen.