He was "Dutch" Reagan, the radioman. He was "the Gipper," forever asking voters to win one more for him. His eyes glistened when he heard the national anthem. He was comfortable with himself. He was sunny. He kept short office hours and joked about it. Yes, he said, it was true that hard work never killed anyone, "but, I figure, why take the chance?"
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Thanks for the good linkage - appreciate it.
I just watched his Farewell Address on C-Span.
I am bawling like a baby.
We have put our flag at half staff.