Speaking My Mind: Selected SpeechesChosen and annotated by Ronald Reagan himself, this book is a collection of the speeches that express his concerns, political philosophy, triumphs, and challenges during his eight years in office. From one of the nation’s most powerful and popular presidents comes a collection of excerpts from selected addresses that span the political career of Ronald Reagan. Laying out his vision for America and the world, Speaking My Mind presents President Reagan in all forms: the public figures, the political leader, and the private man. With his personal reflections and annotations included, the most important speeches from America’s “Great Communicator” are found here. |
Contents
Foreword | 13 |
Televised Nationwide Address on Behalf of Senator Barry | 22 |
Eisenhower College FundRaiser Washington D C | 37 |
Robert Taylor Eulogy Los Angeles California June | 46 |
1981 | 57 |
Remarks at a Luncheon for Members of the Baseball Hall | 67 |
Address to the Nation on the Economy Oval Office | 74 |
Statement on the Air Traffic Controllers Strike White | 84 |
Address to the Nation on the Upcoming U S Soviet | 247 |
Remarks at BergenBelsen Concentration Camp and Bitburg | 256 |
Remarks on Presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom | 267 |
Remarks at the Memorial Service for Members of the IOIST | 280 |
Address to the Nation on the Challenger Disaster Oval | 289 |
Remarks at a Dinner Honoring Tip ONeill Washington | 293 |
Remarks on Signing the Tax Reform Act into Law White | 301 |
Address to the Nation on Return from Meeting with | 307 |
Remarks at the Eightyfourth Annual Dinner of the Irish | 87 |
Remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference | 93 |
Remarks on the Departure of the U S Delegation to Funeral | 102 |
Eureka College Alumni Dinner Peoria Illinois May | 121 |
Remarks at the Recommissioning of the USS New Jersey | 127 |
Annual National Prayer Breakfast Washington D C | 135 |
Address on Central America Before a Joint Session of | 145 |
Remarks on Greeting the Finalists of the National Spelling | 161 |
Remarks at the Annual Convention of the National | 168 |
Remarks on Awarding the U S Coast Guard Medal | 181 |
Remarks on Accepting the GOP Presidential Nomination | 199 |
Remarks at the U S Ranger Monument Pointe du Hoc | 217 |
Remarks at the Normandy Invasion Ceremony Omaha | 223 |
Remarks at the Al Smith Dinner New York City October | 231 |
Meeting with Hostage David Jacobsen and Reporters | 317 |
Remarks on Signing the INF Treaty White House East | 323 |
Remarks at a Ceremony Honoring Residents of Chase | 332 |
Remarks at the Memorial Service for Crew Members of | 342 |
Remarks at the Brandenburg Gate West Berlin June | 348 |
Remarks at the Memorial Service for Edith Luckett Davis | 357 |
Veterans Day Ceremony Vietnam Veterans Memorial | 365 |
Remarks at the White House Correspondents Dinner | 370 |
Remarks at a Campaign Rally for Vice President George | 393 |
Tribute to Mrs Reagan Republican National Convention | 403 |
Farewell Address to the Nation Oval Office January | 409 |
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF RONALD REAGAN | 419 |
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