[pinochet]

For those who remember the 1984 Republican National Convention which re-elected Ronald Reagan. Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen was the theme song of the convention.

[beelzepug]

And yet Springsteen is a flaming liberal. As far a country goes, you have the Ditzy Chicks. I don’t think it means a thing.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen was the theme song of the convention.

Completely missing the point of the song.

[GeronL]

I always wondered they used an anti-American song for that theme

[Robert DeLong]

For those who remember the 1984 Republican National Convention which re-elected Ronald Reagan. Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen was the theme song of the convention

I think those years have provided you with false memories.

President Reagan spoke after, and addressed the nation and the party on the future and highlighted the "Morning in America". Country singer Lee Greenwood was also featured, and sang God Bless the USA, as it had debuted that year.

This was what Reagan said at a campaign stop, perhaps that is what you are remembering.

While campaigning in New Jersey in 1984, Ronald Reagan said in his speech: "America's future rests in a thousand dreams inside your hearts. It rests in the message of hope in songs so many young Americans admire: New Jersey's own Bruce Springsteen. And helping you make those dreams come true is what this job of mine is all about." Source

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

For those who remember the 1984 Republican National Convention which re-elected Ronald Reagan. Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen was the theme song of the convention.

Which proves they never listened to the song.