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LIFESTYLE June 12, 2024

On this day in history, June 12, 1987, Reagan urges Gorbachev to 'tear down this wall'

Profound urging by President Ronald Reagan on this day in history, June 12, 1987, to Soviet leader Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall, was iconic of Reagan's presidency.

POLITICS June 8, 2024

Biden blasted for D-Day speech critics say resembles Reagan's: 'Why would he do this?'

President Biden was criticized by conservatives on social media after delivering a speech in France they said sounded eerily similar to former President Reagan's.

OPINION June 7, 2024

Reagan's New York strategy was genius. Trump is on track to make lightning strike again

New York has changed over the years since Ronald Reagan won it in 1980 and again in 1984, but it is not a slam dunk for Biden. He will have to expend real resources to hold on to it.

Politics June 6, 2024

Ronald Reagan's principles, patriotism remembered 20 years after his death at legacy celebration

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is commemorating the 20th anniversary of his death this week with special attention to his memorable 1984 D-Day speech.

POLITICS May 23, 2024

Glenn Youngkin: Education is the bedrock of attaining the American dream

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin headlined the RISE summit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Washington on Thursday.

LIFESTYLE May 4, 2024

On this day in history, May 4, 1979, 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher becomes first female PM of the UK

Margaret Thatcher became the United Kingdom's first female prime minister on this day in history, May 4, 1979, at age 54 — and led the U.K. for nearly 12 years, earning the moniker "Iron Lady."

LIFESTYLE April 26, 2024

Meet the American who invented the gas-powered tractor, entrepreneur John Froelich, helped feed the world

John Froelich, the oldest son of German immigrants, was born in Iowa in 1849. The grain mill operator tinkered away on a gasoline traction, the tractor, that changed global agriculture.

MILITARY April 24, 2024

Jack Carr's take on the events of April 24, 1980, nearly 6 months into the Iran hostage crisis

Jack Carr, bestselling author and former Navy SEAL task unit commander and sniper, recounts the events of April 24, 1980, nearly 6 months into the Iran hostage crisis — and why "there is more to it."

Media April 6, 2024

24 celebrities and media figures who ran for political office

Many celebrities and media figures have thrown their hat in the political ring from Donald Trump, Ronald Reagan to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Al Franken.

OPINION March 23, 2024

My personal remembrances of Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

As former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is laid to rest, I know he will be remembered with fondness and gratitude by many in Canada, and around the world.

LIFESTYLE March 4, 2024

On this day in history, March 4, 1952, Ronald Reagan marries Nancy Davis in church ceremony

It was an American love story: Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis married on this day in history, March 4, 1952. The two met in Hollywood and later became president and first lady.