By: Catherine Busch - Ronald Reagan: An Essay on the Legacy of an American Icon.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute
A nonprofit organization dedicated to completing President Reagan’s unfinished work and preserving his principles.
BY: CATHERINE BUSCH
Director of Public Affairs and Press Secretary — Office of Ronald Reagan
Member, Board of Trustees, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
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As a young professional fresh from college, I joined what came to be known as the Reagan Revolution.? Marveling at the majesty of the White House and occasional glimpses of the President’s towering figure in the halls of the West Wing, I felt enormous personal pride about the privilege it was to serve America, to work in such a sacred home steeped in history, and support the ideals of Reagan’s singular vision.
Following the White House, I moved to the Reagans’ beloved California and was, once again, honored to serve Ronald Reagan – the overwhelmingly popular former President and global statesman.? This time, I had a closer, more personal vantage point which allowed me to observe the way he genuinely connected with Americans – ALL Americans -- making them feel heard and valued, while preaching conservative principles of a leaner government, impenetrable military might, a robust economy, and palpable national pride.? I watched him demonstrate tenderness and empathy without hesitation daily, convey hard lessons with gentle, well-chosen words, and exude grace, humility, kindness and humor in large doses in every aspect of his public and private life.?
Guided by his faith and an innate belief that America was and is the envy of the world (in spite of challenges and imperfections), he inspired each one of us to believe that we could achieve and embrace a more peaceful and aspirational America – that we could become the best versions of ourselves.? Regardless of policy or political party, Americans knew Reagan’s life was built on a foundation of purpose, not pettiness.? Americans knew he was guided by a strict moral code, not polls and projections.? Americans believed he represented our greatest hope for peace, prosperity and purposeful leadership.? These were the virtues of a great man, a great leader, a man for the moment in history, and a legacy that burns brightly now and always.
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4 个月A great president!
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4 个月President Reagan's legacy is a standard that towers above the present political leadership. Sadly, the minion-sized political figures of the present age have absolutely no clue about how to behave altruistically but decently. This is a sad commentary on how society has devolved, allowing animal savagery to emerge triumphant. The vicious divisiveness has plunged this country into the new dark ages.