Ronald W. Reagan, beloved 40th President of the United States (1981-1989), istruly an American icon. This all-American boy grew up and lived the Americandream. From playing college football to sports announcer to movie star toGovernor of California to the greatest dream of all as President of the UnitedStates.
President Reagan loved theoutdoors and relished the times he spent on his ranch near Santa Barbara. Called Rancho del Cielo (Ranch in the Sky), this retreat conveyed the truespirit of Reagans practical, down-to-earth manner and his core principles: humility, idealism, diligence, and hard work.
In this wonderful portrait byAndy Thomas, perhaps President Reagan had just finished one of his favoriteactivities at his ranch such as chopping wood or riding his horse. President Reagan genuinelyloved his country and proudly told the world that he looked upon America as agreat shining city on a hill. As the commander-in-Chief of America, Reaganboldly endorsed a peace through strength policy that served and protected theworld.
Known as the greatcommunicator, Reagan possessed an excellent speaking ability, sense of humor, and beloved wit. Many wonderful quotes have been attributed to PresidentReagan; here are but a couple: If we forget that were one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under. Whatever else history may say aboutme when Im gone, I hope it will record that I appealed to your best hopes, notyour worst fears; to your confidence rather than your doubts. My dream is thatyou will travel the road ahead with libertys lamp guiding you.
On June 3, 2009, Mrs. Reagan helped unveil the Ronald Reagan statue in the U. S. Capitol. PresidentRonald W. Reagan passed away on June 5, 2004.
President Reagan loved theoutdoors and relished the times he spent on his ranch near Santa Barbara. Called Rancho del Cielo (Ranch in the Sky), this retreat conveyed the truespirit of Reagans practical, down-to-earth manner and his core principles: humility, idealism, diligence, and hard work.
In this wonderful portrait byAndy Thomas, perhaps President Reagan had just finished one of his favoriteactivities at his ranch such as chopping wood or riding his horse. President Reagan genuinelyloved his country and proudly told the world that he looked upon America as agreat shining city on a hill. As the commander-in-Chief of America, Reaganboldly endorsed a peace through strength policy that served and protected theworld.
Known as the greatcommunicator, Reagan possessed an excellent speaking ability, sense of humor, and beloved wit. Many wonderful quotes have been attributed to PresidentReagan; here are but a couple: If we forget that were one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under. Whatever else history may say aboutme when Im gone, I hope it will record that I appealed to your best hopes, notyour worst fears; to your confidence rather than your doubts. My dream is thatyou will travel the road ahead with libertys lamp guiding you.
On June 3, 2009, Mrs. Reagan helped unveil the Ronald Reagan statue in the U. S. Capitol. PresidentRonald W. Reagan passed away on June 5, 2004.
