The Character of President Reagan

In the seventh of of ten “Character Above All” lectures examining the character and leadership of presidents of the past 50 years, Ms. Noona… read more

In the seventh of of ten “Character Above All” lectures examining the character and leadership of presidents of the past 50 years, Ms. Noonan, a speechwriter for President Reagan, discussed his life, character and presidency. She is the author of a book about the Reagan White House, What I Saw at the Revolution. She described President Reagan as “warmly ruthless,” steadfast, and as having “low-key courage.” She cited his courage and humor at the time of his wounding in a assassination attempt. She called him a great man and a great president, pointing out his little-praised accomplishments such as modernizing U.S. defense forces, persuading President Gorbachev to eliminate intermediate-range nuclear missiles from Europe, and helping oust the Marcos regime in the Philippines. President Reagan was the first two-term president since President Eisenhower. close

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The Character of President Reagan

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Program ID:
63613-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Austin, Texas, United States
First Aired:
Apr 01, 1995 | 8:01pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Nov 07, 2007 | 10:23pm EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Apr 01, 1995 | 8:01pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 01, 1995 | 11:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 02, 1995 | 4:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 02, 1995 | 12:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 18, 2003 | 10:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 19, 2003 | 6:30am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 23, 2003 | 10:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 23, 2003 | 6:30pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 10, 2003 | 10:45pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 15, 2003 | 8:45pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 16, 2003 | 5:15am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 25, 2003 | 3:23am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 27, 2003 | 3:23pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 16, 2004 | 10:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 17, 2004 | 6:30am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 17, 2004 | 7:42am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 21, 2004 | 10:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 21, 2004 | 6:30pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 08, 2004 | 10:42pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 09, 2004 | 7:15am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 13, 2004 | 10:42am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 13, 2004 | 7:15pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 07, 2007 | 10:23pm EST | C-SPAN 3

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