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"A Time For Choosing" has been considered one of the most effective speeches ever made by an eventual presidential candidate. Following "A Time For Choosing" in 1964, Washington Post reporter David S. Broder called the speech "the most successful national political debut since William Jennings Bryan electrified the 1896 Democratic Convention with his 'Cross of Gold' speech."
Reagan preparing for his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office, 1989. Reagan's effectiveness as a public speaker earned him the moniker, "Great Communicator." ." Former Reagan speechwriter Ken Khachigian wrote, "What made him the Great Communicator was Ronald Reagan's determination and ability to educate his audience, to bring his ideas to life by using illustrations and word ...
Reagan's cue card with the speech's namesake line. The speech drew controversy within the Reagan administration, with several senior staffers and aides advising against the phrase, saying anything that might cause further East-West tensions or potential embarrassment to Gorbachev, with whom Reagan had built a good relationship, should be omitted.
Reagan's mental state was a political issue even before he became president. His adversaries often claimed his tendency to forget names and make contradictory statements was a sign of dementia.
Before President Bush became Reagan's vice president, he viewed his eventual running mate's economic policies with great skepticism. Reagan was a proponent of supply-side economics, favoring reduced income and capital gains tax rates, which supporters claim actually increase government revenue over time. It was the last point that Bush ...
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Ruby Bridges’ quotes reflect her resilience, bravery and fight for equality. ... "Racism is a grown-up disease, and we must stop using our children to spread it." 9. “I've seen schools in ...
Former United States Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell brought the Republican National Convention audience in Cleveland to a roar Monday night when he went off-script during a passionate speech that ...