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https://www.reagan.com/ronald-reagan-memorial-day-speech
Ronald Reagan Memorial Day Speech
May 26, 2021
Reagan: IN HIS WORDS
Memorial Day is a time for the country to reflect and remember—on the men and women who have sacrificed for our country, on the principles upon which the nation was founded and on the role we all have to play in protecting the freedoms of future generations. All of those principles were fittingly at the heart of the Ronald Reagan Memorial Day speech, which he delivered every year at a moving ceremony to both commemorate lives lost and celebrate victories won—all while connecting these ideas to center attention on the pressing current events of the time. Looking back on the messages and meanings behind these addresses is an important way for modern American culture to reconnect with the true mission of the holiday.
The 1982 Ronald Reagan Memorial Day speech was among his most poignant. Fittingly delivered at Arlington National Cemetery, with scores of veterans and active-duty military members in attendance, the ceremony marked the return of the Unknown Soldier from the Vietnam War, who was being buried that day. Instead of speaking in broad platitudes about military might or valor, Reagan zeroed in on the true personal cost of fighting for freedom—both for servicemembers and their families.
The president focused on the scourge of the Vietnam War, recognizing that the wounds of the conflict were still deep for many before him at the ceremony. He cited the unique circumstances that so many Vietnam vets faced, returning to a country where support for military members was sorely lacking. However, he struck a note of optimism that he sought to impart to his listeners: “We’ve learned that government owes the people an explanation and needs their support for its actions at home and abroad. And we have learned, and I pray this time for good, the most valuable lesson of all — the preciousness of human freedom.”
The impact of military service on families was a common throughout many of the Ronald Reagan Memorial Day speeches, especially his 1982 remarks. Reagan reflected on the deep losses so many Americans had suffered in the previous decades but sought to inspire those in attendance to funnel that loss into action—urging all present to redouble efforts to press for closure for the families of those missing in action: “Heal the sorest wound of this conflict,” the president said. “Return our sons to America. End the grief of those who are innocent and undeserving of any retribution.”
Reagan’s Memorial Day speech illustrates just why he was called the Great Communicator: He deeply understood his audience, connected with them and provided them with an actionable path forward — a model we should all look to this Memorial Day.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/putin-and-xi-are-being-handed-a-terrifying-victory-by-gutless-biden/ar-BB1mrIK9
Is Joe Biden even aware of the catastrophic damage he has done?
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On 5/26/2024 at 10:09 AM, DieHardBrownsFan1 said:
I think there was a lot of code pink there or something. Libertarians aren't radical communist sombeitches.
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Of Memorial Day and Conversations With My Father
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I keep remembering my Special Forces friend, who, on a mission in a secret forbidden place, he was the first to crawl up to a
barbed wire fence and infiltrate some compound where they had to rescue a few people. The mission was a success, and they could have all been killed. His best friend on the team was killed, and he carried him back to the rescue helicopter. That's all he would ever say about anything specifically.
I hope no illegal is coming after him like in what is in the news right now.
Photographs and Memories: Memorial Day, What It Is and Why It Is
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik
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I've said it before - an emotional lie takes a complicated truth to resolve it.
The trouble is, liberals tend to react to everything emotionally.
"Palestinians" who support hamas, and hamas forcing other "palestinians" to be human shields
are the responsible parties for civilian deaths. really good article on it:
Why The World Still Can't Understand the Rafah Situation
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5 hours ago, Vambo said:
liberals gonna change the subject, you betcha.
Swimmin in Egypt.
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This happens because low life pukes are in our WH.
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7 hours ago, calfoxwc said:
Pres trump was RIGHT AGAIN - the UN is now taking leadership to
increase their defense spending, and making preps to defend against russia.
sorry, I meant "NATO", not the un.
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if it benefits the dems in the polls to turn on Israel, they will do it.
and if it benefits dems in the polls to help and be loyal to Israel, they will do it.
on and on and on.
no principles, no courage, no leadership.
Pres trump was RIGHT AGAIN - the UN is now taking leadership to
increase their defense spending, and making preps to defend against russia.
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those were some hateful foul people.
But I think the loudest were actually democrat activist leftwing sombeitches.
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Like a thunderstorm coming? More and more folks are getting the idea that something is coming, and it
is very, very bad.
Tinfoil Haturday: Special Ops Soldier Shoots Illegal Chechen Photographing His Kid, Then it Gets Weird
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Recap
Two Chechens, here illegally, and likely posing as utility workers — but lacking any tools, ID, uniforms, or anything one can link to their supposed employer a shady AF company where no one picks up the phone — were caught on the property of a U.S. Special Ops colonel. One was taking pictures of the officer's kids and was perforated by several shots at close range in a scuffle with the soldier and gave up the ghost. The other was, oddly, interviewed and allowed to leave.
In what may or may not be relevant, two Carthage utility substations were shot up 18 months ago by someone who police believe had an intimate, working knowledge of the power grids. No arrests were made. Notably, FBI boss Christopher Wray has been warning us our enemies may be targeting power grids."
"Now would be a great time to score some survival supplies and ammo."
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4 hours ago, Axe said:
Ya get used to it ya pussies
Hawaii is really nice.
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whoreta is an attention whore. he can't stand his own garbage - everything he slurs bounces back at him.
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ah, history is fun so much of the time.
Here's Dan Rather Reporting Apocalyptic Climate Predictions 42 Years Ago (Featuring a Young Goracle)
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Just stupid. It was done stupidly - apparently for getting back the votes of "palestinians" in our country.
and, well, just read how much a disaster it is.
This was planned for political benefit, not to accomplish what they said it was for.
US Army Finally has 'Boots on the Ground' in Gaza in the Most Humiliating Way Possible
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I wish that guy would go have a talk with whoreta.......
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20 hours ago, Jax said:
My family doctor is Indian and I love the guy. It might be years before I see him and he remembers things I don't.
He takes what he does seriously but he also relates to me that I enjoy just brief conversations we have.
He's getting ready to retire any day now I imagine but he'll still ask me about jogging and where I go and what shoes I like.
I feel he really looks out for my well being the best he can and I trust his intelligence, not just because he remembers things but because I can follow along to what he's saying and I agree with it. I really hate the idea that some day soon I'll have to look for a new doc, and that's my point. I don't care what skin color they have, gender, I will hunt for someone I trust.
People don't understand the phrase 'best qualified' isn't silent code for discrimination. It means exactly how it reads and nothing more.
I keep hearing from doctors etc that so many are retiring, it's tough on patients.
Our Dr was outstanding, but she finally retired.
I have an appt to see a new DR who is very highly rated.
It's in April of next year......
If your Dr. is going to retire, plan ahead bigly.
Health care has been damaged by "obaMaocare", dei, etc.
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I think that is what spread covid.
Just kidding.
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1 hour ago, Jax said:
I should retire in Florida.
Love Florida, but ... too hot. Went on a cruise with a bunch of friends, and getting out of the van from the airport was like it was a giant oven set at 350 degrees. lol.
damp. alligators. pythons....
Like Texas - way too hot. Texas has fire ants, tarantulas etc.
and I really have fun running my fancy snowblower, which I didn't get to use all winter.
dammit.
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one more:
Aug 12, 2022Finland has reportedly taken the extraordinary step to freeze all funding to the United Nations (UN) following corruption scandals at the international organisation, specifically highlighting the need for a review of whistleblowing mechanisms to ensure the effective protection of those speaking -
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The United Nations has been criticized for a variety of reasons, including its policies, ideology, equality of representation, administration, ability to enforce rulings, and ideological bias. ... The UNFPA was not found directly involved in the scandal but continued to fund and work with the population control program after the abuses had ...
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The United Nations received 70 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse across all its entities and implementing partners, between the beginning of April to the end of June this year, UN Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq, announced on Monday, with 18 cases involving peacekeeping operations, and 25 from "agencies, funds and programmes." "Please note that not all the
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Corruption at the heart of the United Nations. An investigation has concluded that the former head of the United Nations' oil-for-food programme in Iraq took kickbacks to help an oil company win ...
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Memorial Day - have a fun day, and remember....
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