Posted on 06/05/2004 11:42:23 PM PDT by GAGOPSWEEPTOVICTORY
It may be some time yet before Americans come to fully appreciate the magnitude of Ronald Reagan and his well-earned place in the pantheon of U.S. statesmen.
But in many ways - not least, the boost he gave to the American spirit and his contribution to the defeat of communism - his was the most pivotal presidency of the 20th century.
Reagan, who died yesterday at 93 - the longest-lived president ever - after an extended and agonizing struggle with the effects of Alzheimer's Disease, was the first two-term president in 30 years.
And he left the White House with the highest public approval ratings since World War II - an astonishing 68 percent.
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Ronald Reagan presided over a period of reawakened national unity, pride and strength. And he did so with a measure of grace and style, humor and dignity that endeared him to his countrymen.
Even as he announced the awful diagnosis of his illness, Reagan's good cheer shined through: "I know that for America," he said, "there will always be a bright dawn ahead."
That characteristic burst of optimism was the last the nation would hear from Ronald Wilson Reagan.
Yet the legacy of America's 40th president will long live on.
Reagan recast, and revitalized, his party, the nation and the world.
It was Reagan himself who was largely responsible for that bright dawn.
He'll be missed.
But not soon forgotten.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
I'm heartened to know that the folks over at NR aren't the only ones mourning the loss of one of this nation's finest Chief Executives.
I only wish Eric Breindel were still here to take part in this moving tribute to Ronald Wilson Reagan.
R.I.P.
In fact, he may still be on their board, though I'm not sure of that.
God Bless President Reagan, the greatest president of my lifetime, and one of the greatest this nation has ever had.
He has been missed dearly
"May this ship find safe passage in all the voyages ahead, and may Almighty God watch over the officers and crew of the USS Ronald Reagan."
Thank You!
We were on a boat tour of the Norfolk harbour and saw this fine ship, it was an awesome sight.
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