As the President of the United States, Ronald Reagan earned his nickname "The
Great Communicator" because of his unprecedented ability to convey his
beliefs concerning economic and domestic policies to the American public.
Reagan used his speaking ability to explain the important policies of his administration. Speaking directly To America, President Reagan delivered addresses that conveyed his views of the federal budget, economic policies, and the nation's war on drugs. Delivered with a sincerity uncharacteristic of the stereotypical politician, Reagan's speeches profoundly influenced the nation's confidence not only in themselves, but also in the President's own ideologies and leadership abilities.
The most important addresses made by the President of the United States include his inaugural address(es) and annual State of the Union addresses. Ronald Reagan utilized these opportunities to introduce his administration's goals and influence the direction toward which he believed America should move.
Ronald Reagan also led the nation through some of its most challenging
times in recent history, including the explosion of the space shuttle
Reagan's First Inaugural Address, delivered
to the American public January 20, 1981.
One of Reagan's first speeches as President,
this speech on economic recovery, delivered on April 28, 1981, outlines
Reagan's plans for the nation's fiscal programs.
Reagan's first State of the Union address
repeated and elaborated upon his message of reform. January 26, 1982.
Although he was inaugurated on January 20,
1985, the ceremonies were preempted by Super
Bowl Sunday. Reagan re-enacted the inauguration and all the ceremonies,
including delivering his second inaugural address, on January 21 for a
national audience.
Reagan's initial televised remarks on the night
of the Challenger disaster, January 28,1986.
Reagan's eulogies for the Challenger
Seven at Johnson Space Center on January 31,1986.
The Reagans often appeared together in
public, but on the evening of September 14, 1986, they spoke together on
national television to combat the war against drugs.
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