Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

STATEMENT BY FRED RYAN, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTE ON THE DEATH OF HER MAJESTY, QUEEN ELIZABETH II

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

On behalf of the entire Reagan Foundation and Institute Board of Trustees, we send our thoughts and prayers to the Royal Family and to all of Great Britain.

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  • On behalf of the entire Reagan Foundation and Institute Board of Trustees, we send our thoughts and prayers to the Royal Family and to all of Great Britain.
  • During a 1983 interview with the London Sunday Times, President Reagan called the Queen "a truly fine and gracious lady" and a "delightful person."
  • Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip gifted the Reagans a beautiful engraved silver box which is still on display in their private offices at the Reagan Library.
  • In 1991 she was the first British Monarch to address the United States Congress, something President Reagan was delighted to see.

STATEMENT BY FRED RYAN, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTE ON THE DEATH OF FORMER GENERAL SECRETARY MIKHAIL GORBACHEV

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

It was General Secretary Gorbachev with whom President Reagan would finally have that long-sought opportunity to form a relationship which led to a lessening of tensions between Washington and Moscow, and eventually to meaningful arms reduction.

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  • It was General Secretary Gorbachev with whom President Reagan would finally have that long-sought opportunity to form a relationship which led to a lessening of tensions between Washington and Moscow, and eventually to meaningful arms reduction.
  • When Secretary General Gorbachev attended President Reagan's state funeral in Washington, D.C., Mrs. Reagan was extremely touched.
  • It was yet one more confirmation that the two men had really formed a friendship and not just a business relationship.
  • Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gorbachev family and the people of Russia during this difficult time.

Reagan Foundation and GE Announce 10 Recipients of $40,000 Scholarships Program Tops $8 Million Awarded to More Than 200 Students Since 2011

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

To date, the scholarship program, now in its 12th year, has awarded $8.2 million to 205 students from 41 states and attending 113 undergraduate campuses.

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  • To date, the scholarship program, now in its 12th year, has awarded $8.2 million to 205 students from 41 states and attending 113 undergraduate campuses.
  • "Each year, we are proud to recognize some of the nation's most dynamic young leaders through the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program," said Anthony Pennay, chief learning officer, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
  • "We congratulate this year's deserving recipients of the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship," said Julie Grzeda, leader, global early career development, GE Aviation, and GE liaison for the scholarship.
  • The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program has been cited by U.S. News and World Reportas one of four "huge scholarships worth $10,000 or more" that students should seriously consider.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Receive Ronald Reagan Freedom Award

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Monday, March 7, 2022

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today that it will award its prestigious Ronald Reagan Freedom Award to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his courageous fight against tyranny and for his indomitable stance for freedom and democracy.

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  • SIMI VALLEY, Calif., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today that it will award its prestigious Ronald Reagan Freedom Award to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his courageous fight against tyranny and for his indomitable stance for freedom and democracy.
  • President Zelenskyy will become the eleventh recipient of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's highest recognition.
  • Appropriately, our 40th President was privileged to bestow the first Ronald Reagan Freedom Award upon Mikhail Gorbachev at the Reagan Library on May 4, 1992.
  • About the Ronald Reagan Foundation & Institute:
    The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan charged with continuing his legacy and sharing his principles - individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy and national pride.

Amesite Announces Partnership with The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

"President Reagan's vision was about an America where each and every individual has the freedom to use their God-given talents, work hard and succeed," said John Heubusch, Executive Director for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.

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  • "President Reagan's vision was about an America where each and every individual has the freedom to use their God-given talents, work hard and succeed," said John Heubusch, Executive Director for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
  • "We are deeply honored to have been chosen by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute to deliver all of their learning programs, and to work with them to build greater global impact.
  • The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the legacy of Ronald Reagan and his timeless principles of individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy, and national pride.
  • It sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the Ronald Reagan Institute, the Reagan Center for Public Affairs, the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center, The Air Force One Pavilion and the award-winning Air Force One Discovery Center.

Statement by Fred Ryan, Chairman of the Board of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute on the Death of Bob Dole

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Sunday, December 5, 2021

Upon presenting Senator Dole with the Presidential Citizens Medal on January 18, 1989, President Reagan said, "Whether on the battlefield or Capitol Hill, Senator Robert Dole has served America heroically.

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  • Upon presenting Senator Dole with the Presidential Citizens Medal on January 18, 1989, President Reagan said, "Whether on the battlefield or Capitol Hill, Senator Robert Dole has served America heroically.
  • Senate Majority Leader during one of the most productive Congresses of recent times, he has also been a friend to veterans, farmers, and Americans from every walk of life.
  • Bob Dole has stood for integrity, straight talk, and achievement throughout his years of distinguished public service."
  • Although, when running against each other for the 1980 Republican Presidential nomination, Ronald Reagan and Senator Dole were political opponents, they grew to have a deep admiration and friendship.

Statement by Fred Ryan, Chairman of the Board of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute on the Death of Colin Powell

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Monday, October 18, 2021

DLC, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With sadness, the Reagan Foundation joins the American people in mourning the loss of Gen. Colin Powell.

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  • DLC, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With sadness, the Reagan Foundation joins the American people in mourning the loss of Gen. Colin Powell.
  • His wise counsel was indispensable to many of President Reagan's foreign-policy triumphsmost significantly, bringing a peaceful end to the Cold War.
  • President Reagan trusted Colin Powell for his sound and honest advice on what was right for the country.
  • He often shared with friends that he hoped one day Colin Powell would run for president and that, if he did, he would proudly vote for him.

Secretary Elaine Chao Joins Reagan Foundation & Institute Board Of Trustees

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today that Secretary Elaine Chao will join the Foundation's Board of Trustees.

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  • SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today that Secretary Elaine Chao will join the Foundation's Board of Trustees.
  • As a member of the organization's board, Chao will assist the Reagan Foundation and Institute in preserving and promoting the legacy of our fortieth President, Ronald Reagan.
  • "We are excited to have Secretary Chao join the Reagan Foundation and Institute's Board of Trustees," said Foundation Board Chairman Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. "She embodies what Ronald Reagan believed that the American Dream is attainable for everyone.
  • With her service on President Reagan's White House team and subsequent positions at the highest levels of our government, Elaine Chao brings a unique and valuable perspective to the Reagan Foundation and Institute."

Statement By Fred Ryan, Chairman Of The Board Of The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation And Institute On The Death Of Prince Philip

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Friday, April 9, 2021

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute joins people around the world in mourning the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

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  • SIMI VALLEY, Calif., April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute joins people around the world in mourning the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
  • Today, we bid farewell to a true gentleman who devoted his life to service, including his time serving in the Royal Navy.
  • When Ronald and Nancy Reagan entered the White House as President and First Lady, they began a new friendship with the Royal Family.
  • Not only did they come to admire her Majesty, the Queen, but they also developed a deep affection for her husband, Prince Philip.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute to Host Panel on 40th Anniversary of Assassination Attempt on Ronald Reagan's Life

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as America's 40th president.

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  • SIMI VALLEY, Calif., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as America's 40th president.
  • This is 40 at 40; the 40th anniversary of our 40th President's inaugural year.
  • As part of the year-long commemoration, the Reagan Foundation will be holding a series of virtual events that look at, and discuss, one of these historic anniversary dates.
  • The first virtual event in this series commemorates the 40th anniversary of that fateful day March 30, 1981 when President Reagan and three others were shot.