I was a little girl when President Reagan was shot. Being little, I was worried about him so my daddy suggested that I write him a get well card; so I did. One evening after dinner, I was called by my dad to come talk with him and when I sat down he handed me an envelope and said, “Can you guess where this letter came from?” I couldn’t read yet but I remember looking at the envelope and I recognized the emblem but was still confused. I asked him what it was about and if I was in trouble. He laughed and opened it very carefully. I climbed onto his lap so I could see what he was reading and he began to read me a little letter thanking me for my well wishes. It was personally signed by President Reagan. To this day, I regard that as one of my most precious things I have. He really did care about every single person, even the lil ones. I sure wish that great men like that were in leadership rolls. I never was into Westerns until the last several years and now I’m obsessed with The Duke. John Wayne is an Icon that can never be replicated. You always know where he stood and he was a great father. Two of the best men we will forever remember.
Timothy Baxter Thank you so very much for your kind words. Both of my parents were first and second generation children of immigrants who came to The USA from war torn countries, literally fleeing from tyranny with not much more than the clothing they wore and a few dollars. They all were so Patriotic because for the first time in in their lives they knew what it truly meant to be free! Freedom to prosper and make their own choices and decisions about everything they never had before. That was taught to both of my parents just as it was taught to me and I my children. We really need to pause and take a good look at where we are at as a Nation and how far it’s advanced in the shortest amount of time over any other country and ask ourselves why that came to be. Now I’m not saying that we are a perfect Nation, however if you look at where other countries came from and you see that not much has changed over their expansive histories because they simply are not free to advance. The United States of America is the only Country that was founded by The People and has continued to advance in every area of life thanks to The Judicial System. (Anything that’s operated, run, or created by Humans is going to be fallible to some extent because no one is perfect.) What makes The USA so awesome is that we have Rules and Laws and they are up dated and created multiple times a day. Have you ever noticed how many silly laws that are on the books from the beginning of record that are still in there but are from the 1800’s. They are there to remind us how it used to be and how much they have changed over time as we evolve as the Greatest Country in the World! Of course you have bad because we are human, but it is Our collective Duty to OUR COUNTRY to continue to strive to be better and want to grow as a Nation. This is the largest melting pot of every possible combination of people and that’s what makes US so Prosperous. If we don’t Stop, Drop and Roll right NOW, we just might burn down the most Free Country in the World. That WILL hurt every other country in the world and Tyranny will be “The New Normal.” This is no longer just a Political issue, this is the defining moment of the Country’s future for your children and Patriotism and Freedom will no longer be a choice. Ronald Reagan once said, “We are always just one generation away from not being free.” This is that time where my children’s generation will no longer be free. I love America and all of its diversity but there is no longer Journalists, just teleprompter readers. So who’s writing this “Narratives?” Communist Socialist Elites, and I’m done tip-toeing around the truth. If the Democrats lose, they will not accept that nor will they stop after they forcefully remove the rightful candidate from office. I was terrified that Obama wasn’t going to leave and I allowed it to affect my life because I didn’t see him do anything except plant seeds of hate and division from within. But when I watched Pilosi announce the things she did and continue doing, I see this is bigger than the plandemic and we all need to stop and reflect on where we want to see ourselves a year from now and then into the demise of everything The USA has accomplished and stood for. 100’s of thousands of people died in the Civil war. The Democrats didn’t want to give up their slaves and they don’t want to do it now. They just want to enslave as many that make it through the upcoming famine . It our God Given Right to be free and WE control the government. That’s the way it was set up, so this very thing would never happen. God is within us all by different ways but HE IS ONE and for anyone thinking that I believe anything other than what I said, don’t read into that. I want the Constitution help up for everyone and it could very well be torn up by the speaker of the house just like she did on national television right behind the President of the United States of America. Have you thought about that to the Hollywood people who used to be normal ( most of them) before you got filthy rich off of your fans and now you dump on them by putting over 150 million into a Go Fund Me to keep bailing out the Rioter & Looters. You keep helping confuse people with all of the different crisis’ you caused the states to stay closed and that is going to directly make you obsolete because no one is going to be able to afford to go to a movie or concert or any professional sports let alone having to hear your constant attacks that more than not have Served in the a Military. I won’t be attending certain concerts, movies or anything to do with anyone who has been using the public to get rich and then turn on them. Then who’s going to clean your toilets and act as your servants now. God you and May God Bless the United States of America!
@@thetipinatorR I no longer need to cross my fingers. You're there. You will always win. You are a giant. I'll be the comic sidekick. I'll be proud to know you.
Timothy Baxter I apologize for the spelling mistakes, I was really tired when I wrote it and I didn’t reread it before I sent it. This has turned into a huge puppet show and I think the puppet masters should be the ones that have their assets frozen so they can’t continue to pay their protestors. I doubt that the sheeple would continue without getting something in return. They don’t even know what they are protesting about! I grew concerned years ago when you would see late night talk show comedians have someone go out and ask the general public simple questions about current events or history that they should have learned in elementary school and they didn’t know any of the answers. Everyone laughed and thought it was funny, but I looked at my husband and said, “We are in trouble because these are the very people who are easily programmed and brainwashed. I bet you anything that they end up dumbing down the education system more to control these very people.” What happened soon after? Common Core! Enough said. I love people and I love my Country. I’ve been blessed to travel to many other countries and have real experiences with different cultures and the one thing that I heard from every single person I met from every country I was at was, “I dream of one day coming to America and being FREE! I want my children to have a future and choices that I didn’t and don’t have.” EVERY SINGLE PERSON. Not one had anything bad to say about America and then I watch how entitled people here act and I pity them. If you hate America so much, then GO! Find your favorite communist party and GET OUT! I guarantee that you will change your mind after even a week in another country. You can’t protest in any other country than here, they would make you disappear! Bye Bye, I don’t care, go! I’m sorry but I’m not trying to be correct, I’m being honest. I value my experiences with all of the people I have met and learned from and it just strengthened my resolve for my Patriotic Stand for The United States Of America! God Bless you for your positivity and I’m proud to be able to comment on your thread.
I have just watched and commented on this film of President Reagan, and I just wanted to let you know, I really liked reading the comment you left. It says a good lot about the true man he was, of the good heart he lead the USA with. He meant and acted as the man of good will to the world we all live live in, with wisdom and courage and dignity. And in this mad behaving age we live in, doesn't it seem truly mad that they mocked him? Thank you again for your description of the moment.
John Wayne and Ronald Reagan didn't dodge military service because they probably just forgot to fight in World War II. Here's some actors who weren't so forgetful, served when they were called and who actually risked their lives for their country. Don Adams, Eddie Albert, Martin Balsam, Ernest Borgnine, Mel Brooks, Art Carney, Jackie Coogan, Tony Curtis, Ossie Davis, Kirk Douglas, Charles Durning, Henry Fonda, Glenn Ford, Clark Gable, Frank Gorshin, Alan Hale, Sterling Hayden, Charlton Heston, William Holden, George Kennedy, Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Burgess Meredith, Audie Murphy, Jack Palance, Tyrone Power, Jason Robards, Don Rickles, Rod Steiger, Jimmy Stewart and Jack Warden.
He did not dodge he was un fit to serve because of Medical issues he had he tried to enlist & was Rejected by all the Branches of Services. Get your facts straight before opening your mouth etc.
John Wayne's draft in 1941 was at first deferred because he had a wife to support and four children. During the war years he became a big star but didn't follow other famous actors into the services. He chose to make movies. In 1944, he was re-classified as 1-A but his studio intervened and got him a deferment "in support of national interest.” A month later the Selective Service decided to revoke many previous deferments and reclassified him 1-A. Wayne’s studio again appealed and got his 2-A status reinstated.
As a German, I will never forget what the man did for my country. He was probably the best President of the USA. Through his fight against communism on all fronts, he paved the way for the reunification of my country. I shall never forget that.
@@JamesRichards-mj9kw Just can't bring yourself to give credit where it is is due, can you? Had the Dems had their way, the U.S.S.R would have lived for decades longer. Regan put the pressure on the Soviets and forced them the implode.
President Reagan gave hope to East Germans who suffered under the Communist regime and its Stazi secret police. Without his speech at the Berlin Wall, communism would have continued for who know how many more decades - just like it remains across Asia (China, Vietnam, North Korea). The reunification of Germany was one of the great moments of the 20th Century.
If you have the opportunity please go see the movie REAGAN starring Dennis Quaid. President Reagan's speech at the Berlin Wall was featured. I was fortunate to be a teenager in California when he was our governor and I got to see he and Nancy at a ranch near where I lived as he was campaigning. I thank you for your kind words about my favorite president!😊
I live in Italy and was born in 2005, but recently I have done lots of research on US presidents in the XX century and must say Reagan is one of my favourites. He was such a humble, charming and funny person
History is king to our future. lol. so as a outsiders look at our presidents who is the worst president you learn of? Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson and Raegan are among my favorites.
I just remember a quote from John Wayne when he was criticized for waving an American flag to those critics he said this “sure I’ll wave the American flag . You know a better flag to wave ? Sure I love my country with all her faults , and I am not ashamed for that never have been never will be !
I didn’t know much about John Wayne until the last several years when I got sick of the crap they are trying to push on us and stated watching the Westerrn channels and I actually learned a lot about how it was after the Civil War. That’s why so many people who lost everything got on a Wagon Trains and headed West. They are truly HEROS for the hardships and loss of lives traveling to settle land that people take for granted today as if it were always there. Not so. John Wayne was a True American Patriot that was not intimidated by the communist party that was trying to label everyone who was Patriotic as the enemy. Backwards to the point of confusing people who were not up on every political thing going on. I have noticed that many people don’t really start taking a serious interest in the government until they are approximately 30 ish and have a vested interest now that they are in the work force and looking to start a business or family. Watch The movie McLintock, it’s full of political jabs in humorous ways. I love John Wayne now and he is someone that is really worth learning about.
@Mick Dundee I am 61 retired police 36 years. I retired in 2017. My dad was a ww2 veteran a gunner on a tbf avenger torpedo bomber in pacific. He was awarded the navy cross 3 distinquished flying cross 5airmedals 2 president unit citations. He was my real life hero. He worked at the railroad for 40 years. He took me to the drive in movies and I thank everyone of them we seen had john wayne in them except 1 and that one was walking tall with joe don baker. Dad was a good father and I will never forget him. Evertime I watch mr wayne I think of dad. Dad also introduced me to nascar first race I ever went to I picked the king richard petty he won the daytona 500 and I got his autograph and richard picked me up and let me sit in his car, that was in 1964 And I wasnt quiet 5 years old. I watched many races through the years and richard petty was my hero. Man kids today dont have heros like that anymore and thats whats wrong with the world today. Your statement is correct. Long live the king
You Antifa trolls should look up the definition of fascism before you accuse everyone you disagree with of being fascists, Nazis etc. It just shows your level of extreme ignorance.
Appreciate That. Now we have another with similarities to President Reagan, although different, but chose to run for President, when both men didn’t have to do so. Trump 2024.
@ I am a 64 year old who has worked since I was 14 so I am not a snow maybe just flake like you
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Winnie Levine Wrong on both accounts asshole. Just because you have worked for 50 years doesn't mean you can't be a snowflake. I'm 52 and served in the military in the 80's under Reagan. Reagan was most defiantly a war criminal and you are most defiantly a chump for his sort of bull shit double speak. And you are nothing like me at all, you don't have the smarts or balls.
I know people that were democrats then that voted for Reagan and I now see why they were in once proud to have voted for republican. I was barely a teen then. I still remember his jokes.
My first Presidental vote was for Ronald Wilson "Dutch" Reagan in 1980. I was 20. I voted for him again in '84. Will never regret it. Some may disagree with his ideology, and that's fine, but he was a man of his word. Honest, great public speaker and a genuinely nice person. We need more politicians like him today. Go and try to find one.
@@stillcryingiseeakers1679 I am trying so hard to quit cussing like a sailor, myself, because I soooo agree with you on this!!!! Cussing in a public forum like this is the sign that someone hasn't got half a dang brain to behave no better then a dang troglodyte!!!! Hey, Flag Ass, try and look that word up!!! Bet you figure out it's a self analysis of, hmmm.... YOU!!!!! BAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
His voice and presence were impressive and made people feel safe and trusting. Unfortunately it was all an act. He did not have the knowledge or wisdom that he projected.
Regan started the financial crisis by his deregulation that helped the mega rich take over the country. Do some research (not including watching fox news)
I had dinner with Merv Griffen and Pres Reagan about something they asked me to do later in the year and I felt heard by these men. Now that's amazing because I was just a young man with some skills but still just a young man. I learned allot in 90 min and still today the lovely and confident posture they displayed is something to aspire to. You never know what can happen in life, being with men this great is an honor and a gift. Where are these kind of men today ? Maybe it's you.
Just finished reading a book about Regan, Secret Service agents liked him, they said the Reagan your saw on tv in front of the camera was the same man he was in private.
You are correct... I have thanksgiving dinner each year with a retired SS agent that in the WH from Nixon to Bush Sr. And it was RR that he said was the best of them all. He would stop by and ask how all of them were doing, and always take time to tell a story of cheer them up with a joke. But he did say... Nancy was a bit rough around the edges... but then again, here husband was shot.
@@relicofgold People look at so much through rose tinted glasses these days,we will never have men/music/ movies/ cars etc like these again comments are all over RUclips.It comforts them i guess.
@@relicofgold Reagan destroyed the middle class? That is a new one on me. By the time his first term was done, he had drastically lowered interest rates, the economy was booming and he had started re-building our military so that we could go on to win the Cold War a few years later.
Michael McSherry I envy you sir, in that you got to meet him. He was a great man in every sense of the word. Also, thank you for your service to him and your country! 🇺🇸👍
WOW! That is really, really cool! You are one lucky individual! That would have been really cool to meet President Reagan! He is one of the greatest people I remember in my lifetime!
I live on the other side of the planet, but I'm eternaly gratefulll to president Reagant for standing for freedom, democracy, free will and oposing the dreadfull communist regilme my father and I had to endure. Thank you Mr. President! From indebted bulgarian citizen!
A freedom loving American at heart is always welcome if you ever wanted to come. Obviously if you don't want to, don't, but we as a country would love to have immigrants like you come so if you're ever so inclined, you know where to go.
my friend, America is an idea and you have it!!! unfortunately the people of USA are having are freedoms cut back right now. All true freedom loving people love Mr. Reagan. Cheers!
As a German who always got inspired by the American dream and the ideals it was founded on, I can relate. I could grow up in a democracy, whilst my grandparents had to grow up under the worst and most brutal regime imaginable. I feel hope and gratitude looking at the stars and stripes. I feel the same, when I watch Ronald Reagan videos, since I was born too late to experience him as acting president. Best wishes to you, mate and to you, dear reader. 🖖
I have never seen this before, wow, it's tremendous....Reagan was not a "clown" or a "fool" like so many people wanted us all to believe. He and John Wayne both were the caliber of men that I so wish we had now. God Bless them both!
Exactly. We're left with morons like Trump, Palin and MJT instead. I can't believe how far and how low our party has fallen. Our last hope was John McCain but the lipstick wearing Alaskan pig sent our party into freefall so deep that a mental midget TV celebrity like Donald J (for genius) Trump actually spent time in our White House. Electing Ron DeSantis as President is our only hope of redeeming ourselves. After how badly Trump screwed the pooch the first time around, if the Fatman gets in again it will be the end of America which is why China and Putin are once again working so hard to give him another shot. If he wins, they win.
When Ronald Reagan died, I cried. His love for this great nation and its countrymen was so palpable. I'm thankful to GOD I've lived amongst such great human beings. Times have truly changed! 🇺🇸
Fuck Reagan. He was gun grabbing piece of shit. Because of this asshole you cannot open carry in CA. He also signed off on the 1986 FOPA and supported the 1994 AWB after he left office.
We need more John Waynes and Ronald Reagans today. Americans that love their country and put their country before self interests or political party. God bless them both!
@@mrg466 How? If What I said is racist, maybe you should find a country you feel isn't, and thus that you'll feel more at home? The word is used way too often, to the point it's meaning has been watered own a lot. Thanks for helping with that!
@@jasonschlierman412 The two people you claim, we need more of are two racist A-holes! Maybe you need more racist, but I and many others don't! And if your a racist, then your statement works for you! But (we) doesn't include everyone!
This was an OUTSTANDING video clip, with one Great American remembering another Great American. Unfortunately, I read some of the “replies” to comments and it is so sad that we have people who enjoy making hateful and purposefully divisive statements. President Reagan and The Duke Loved Our Country, it’s history and traditions. Disagree with a policy or a idea that they had, but acknowledge how fortunate Our Country was to have these men of The Greatest Generation. God Bless America🇺🇸
Ronald Reagan Was An Absolutely Excellent President. In American History, He Will Always Be Honored. As A Number One Patriot, And He Will Always Remembered, Forevermore 100%
No, he was not! He hated Unions which, btw, offered decent retirements. Workers gained nothing during his Presidency while his phony 'trickle down' theory made many more billionaires over the next 35 years with less & less tax revenues for the U,S. treasury. There was a border problem then & he did nothing. He didn't give a crap about the looting of Social Security funds. Quit Lionizing Reagan.🙈🙉🙊
Reagan was truly a great man and President! And not to take anything away from one of my favorite presidents, but I have to say though, that President Donald J. Trump has fulfilled every promise (and then some) he ever made to the American people, and he has fought hard against a tsunami of the corrupt fake news media, crooked leftist politicians, and a force of destructive propaganda, he has to face every minute of every day he has been president. And he does this for the American people. Many politicians have come to Washington D.C. and gotten filthy Rich off of the American tax payer, but Trump was already rich and gives his salary away to people who need help. I hope you stand with me come this November! Thank You
@@patrickj.7887 "Caveat emptor" (let the foolish public dupes beware) Reagan said, to all the fools who believed him and think he was a great or honorable person. Got Alzheimer’s. Liberty to him was the power to abuse. Liberty to America is the death and legacy of deceit of Ronald Reagan.
100% Right, I feel that Trump will be Re Elected in 2020, I can not see any Democrat Beating what he has already done, in such short time for America Regardless of all the BS Womanizing they claim No one was like Bill Clinton was in that Woman Department Period.
Check history moron. Reagan was in the army reserve from 1937 to 1945. John Wayne was deferred because of age and family dependency. Try again keyboard warrior.
I always like him,but now I realize just how great a president he really was. History has had the chance to evaluate. And he is by far one one of our great presidents,,
@@kauphaart0 Every president has a bunch of good and bad things that they did. The overall effect of President Reagan and his policies was very positively for the American people. One can see the positive change that Reagan brought about if they see how the misery index drastically reduced from the time Reagan's presidency started to the time it ended.
@@kauphaart0 You cannot say he was not honest and not a patriot! Iran-Contra was illegal but he was trying to help desperate people fighting for freedom. I think that is always right! Mass amnesty for all illegals was a massive act of compassion. All presidents face challenges that do not have a good solution. I don’t mind when they make mistakes. What I do mind is if they don’t care about the country at all!
Over the past few years,I have come to miss both Ronald Reagan and John Wayne.They both represent a generation far better then our own.Decency and character are in short supply these days.
They were good at pretending to have decency and character. Not so good at doing the mental work to ensure your morals are correct. Which is more important?
robert perkins No he didn't. You're right. But he did take advantage of his celebrity status to avoid being conscripted. There are lots of other Hollywood actors who could have done the same thing but refused. I don't personally blame him for not wanting to join up (I would have been equally keen to avoid being shot at) but I do condemn his later hypocrisy in condemning young men who dodged the draft to Vietnam. By the way, there is a myth that he wasn't conscripted on medical grounds. It's rubbish. And I HAVE done the research.
Except he avoided serving in WW2. Even Kathryn Hepburn, Mel Brooks, Paul Newman, Kirk Douglass, Jimmy Stewart served, but Wayne? Wayne was a CHCKENHAWK, a scared little turd who avoided serving.
Truly many thanks for the opportunity to listen to this great conversation 👍🙏 .... Have seen some good meaningful movies 🎥 of this great Hollywood icon John Duke Wayne & also of the Hon'ble 40th Pres... Honestly n truthfully speaking, they are great, awesome !!!
Ronald Reagan and John Wayne were two men who had the courage of their convictions to stand up for what they believed in and never apologized for it. Unlike today's worthless politicians.
I had the honor of serving and having supper with him and Casper Weinberger onboard the Uss Constellation in 1982 when he came onboard to present us with the Battle E and made the Connie the flagship of the Pacific Fleet. What a really down to earth person he was. With God rest his soul
What a great American!! His humor, intelligence and eloquence are sadly missed. His humor was disarming even to the press. He truly loved our country and had a tremendous love and respect for all Americans and people in general. He was a real gentleman.
Yes , All Americans, outspoken, loyal , patriotic, courageous, kind, believers in people, ambitious, and didn't take Crap off anyone. Thats the positive side. They were also arrogant, mean, close minded to others views, war hawks, Second rate actors, racists, big talkers, Secretive, and back stabbers. Reagan got in over his head with the Guatemala contra affairs. Allowed arms traded for tons of Cocaine shipped to the states by the CIA. THEN had big balls stepping up The drug war and the 3 strikes- your out laws. A right wing monster 👹.
When congress was debating giving John Wayne the Congressional Gold Medal shortly before his death Maureen O'Hara, sitting beside Elizabeth Taylor, testified "John Wayne doesn't represent the United States of America, John Wayne is the United States of America"
@@philipfrazee5661 You must have such a miserable life if all you can do is roaming the internet looking for people that got a word wrong LOL. And for your information English is like my fourth language so I am actually impressed I only got one wrong.
Mark Harrison Yes, the Cold War would have ended with Jimmy Carter's "malaise". In 1940 France had the most powerful army in the world, but had a defeatist attitude. Defeatism is contagious. Reagan still believed America's best days were ahead, Carter believed we had to manage it's decline. Not much has changed.
At the beginning of the war France was widely regarded as having the best army in Europe. This may have been untrue, but the allies had more artillery, more planes, and more & better tanks than Germany in the 1940 campaign.
Nice.. My aunt who lives in California got to meet Reagan at a dinner when he was governor....My brother who was living with my aunt and uncle in California cleaned the barnacles off of John Wayne's boat while it was docked and actually saw him on deck while he was working....
interviewers, today, could take a lesson from the deferential manner employed by the interviewer of the President - it's called humility and respect. It's not a weakness. It's a strength.
I am one Brazilian citizen and i have always admired the Pres. Ronald Reagan for his firmness and straightness. May God have him and protect America and the world from evil and wickedness.
Now, if you wish to delve into his history,you will find that John Wayne and a few of his friends were gun toting anti semetic.Don't bother arguing,reseach it.Ward Bond was of similar mind and he and Wayne used to have heavy drinking sessions together.
Who knew we were living through the age of greatness in 80s with the general Ronald Reagan and his 2nd in command our great Maggie Thatcher, 2 leaders who will be turning in their graves at what's happening in our 2 countries today 😔
Two genuine Icons of recent American history. John Wayne and President Ronald Reagan. They and their kind are sorely missed in our nation today. God bless their memories and GOD BLESS AMERICA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I wish I was alive and able to vote for Reagan. I was born in 1993. I’ve done a lot of research on his administration, and he’s one of my favorite presidents. What a man.
It says a lot that his funeral brought out people from both sides of the aisle in huge numbers. Even the people who never agreed with him still respected him.
The Green Berets is an awesome movie. Saw it as a 12 year old or earlier in the early 80s with dad. We loved watching war movies together and anything John Wayne from westerns to wars.
I use to do the same with my dad! I'm 44 now, and female, but I loved nothing more back in the day than sitting with my daddy and watching John Wayne movies. Didn't matter which one, as long as he was in it you knew it was gonna be good. He was my dad's favorite actor of all time, and one of mine as well.
@@markharrison2544 How so? Our Advisors were helping the South Vietnam government. Now, should we have talked with HCM after the fall of the French? I think we should have!
i was 24 years old when i first seen ron reagan first state of the union speech i think in 82, i just got married and myself and my now late wife was so impress from his speech, we went to the local courthouse here in arkansas the next day and became registered republicans ,at that time either one of us hardly knew anything about politics ,been a conservative ever since ,both the duke and reagan were American patriots
close your eyes and pone the mouth . . . "Caveat emptor" (let the foolish public dupes beware) Reagan said, to all the fools who believed him and think he was a great or honorable person. Got Alzheimer’s. Liberty to him was the power to abuse. Liberty to America is the death and legacy of deceit of Ronald Reagan.
@@theworldturnsdaily And you still are here, droning on with your pathetic drivel about a man that, like his son, you're jealous of because your useless life will never be an iota of what his was. People like you are why comment sections are such a waste - and why block was invented.
Watching him now, for the first time in perhaps 20 years, it's so clear to see what a sweet, decent, loving man he was...and to think how slanderously he was maligned by the left wing press throughout his political career and thereafter.
Yep! In the New Testament it says[ paraphrased] that what is in a persons heart will be revealed by the way they live. As far as I know RR was a man of Christian belief and conviction. It showed in his demeanor. And he put real meaning into the motto on your currency 'In God We Trust' And isn't that motto also on the wall in your court rooms as well? [or is that just in the movies and on TV shows] - If that is still the case it's a wonder that they are still there when you consider the number of Democrat Administrations that have come and gone. [The Marxist Left by definition are atheistic and whereas the atheists in the west of yesteryear were fairly placid and even fair minded in public debate in the 21st century many of them have a view of take no prisoners and will verbally mug anyone who believes in Biblical Christianity].
You always have to consider the source. When your consumed with hatred and evil, to expect anything less is a fallacy. That maliciousness carries a steep consequence.
I wore an MIA bracelet for a few years. I researched the name on it and learned that the guy was from a small town (less than 3000 pop) not more than 150 miles away from where I lived. He had no living family members left except a sister but through a friend of his, arrangements were made to give it a place of honor in the town's library and museum. His body was never recovered but, to me, returning the bracelet was symbolic of returning him home where he belonged. And perhaps it gave his sister and friends a sense of closure. I slept well that night.
That generation was my fathers and growing up round them was amazing. There were three things my father told me its not wealth or power its faith family and friends that truly makes a man rich. I have never forgotten that and its true now more than ever. Dear God I sorely miss them.
Thor’s You are so right! My parents were part of the greatest generation, and raised me the same way. In turn, I tried to raise mine the same way. If our nation would return to what made it great in the first place, BELIEF IN GOD, we would become a great nation once again. Our current President is trying to lead us that way, and the left, led by liberals, is trying to stop him at every turn. God Bless President Trump, and GOD BLESS AMERICA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
A bar that can never be reached... Reagan was a example all presidents should have to be following. My mother met john Wayne when she was young, before she met my dad, in a small town called Westport washington. His boat had some issues and needed to dock. Saw a local football game, saw the people, became a influence to my mom. My dad was retiring from the USCG when Reagan passed away, and I was home healing up from discharge from the army (I'm good now), I cried, and pop would have been at the funeral procession, as he was a representative for the USCG to the Pentagon... Two historical men my parents knew, and I'm blessed.
President Reagan was a true hero and great patriot. His character and wisdom was the beacon that cast anew the glow upon that shining city on the hill. I will be forever grateful for living in his time and having had the opportunity to share in his profound love of these United States and her people.
Ronald Reagan was a patriot, he loved America, he conducted himself with honesty, respect for others, respect and reverence for the presidency, he was a great president and always delegated the applauds he received to the American people. We miss you president Reagan and need you now more than ever
"By the end of his term, 138 Reagan administration officials had been convicted, had been indicted, or had been the subject of official investigations for official misconduct and/or criminal violations. In terms of number of officials involved, the record of his administration was the worst ever."
A respectful interview. What a contrast to today, where interrupting by talking over is endless. Mr. Reagan’s time as President was an optimistic period, how I miss that.
Reagan was hardly a patriot. He froze pay increases for the military for almost 2 years, suspended COLA payments to active servicemembers for 12 months. Denied tens of thousands of vietnam vets any retiremnt at all. Not to mention the Iran-Contra scandal, the Keating Home Loan scandal and mass amnesty for Illegals.
As the years have passed, there's a few policies I've differed on with Reagan. In all fairness we'll always disagree on issues regardless of how good they are as president or how much we like them. But I will never deny how good of a choice he was as a leader. The man loved the country, the military, was a patriot, and just a class act. We all need his type now more than ever before
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No matter how you felt about Reagan as a president, he was a great patriot.
He was the last great president
I agree 💯 my friend.
@@SteveBoucher1 Untill Trump.
I was a little girl when President Reagan was shot. Being little, I was worried about him so my daddy suggested that I write him a get well card; so I did. One evening after dinner, I was called by my dad to come talk with him and when I sat down he handed me an envelope and said, “Can you guess where this letter came from?” I couldn’t read yet but I remember looking at the envelope and I recognized the emblem but was still confused. I asked him what it was about and if I was in trouble. He laughed and opened it very carefully. I climbed onto his lap so I could see what he was reading and he began to read me a little letter thanking me for my well wishes. It was personally signed by President Reagan. To this day, I regard that as one of my most precious things I have. He really did care about every single person, even the lil ones. I sure wish that great men like that were in leadership rolls. I never was into Westerns until the last several years and now I’m obsessed with The Duke. John Wayne is an Icon that can never be replicated. You always know where he stood and he was a great father. Two of the best men we will forever remember.
I envy you having that letter. I'm also so glad that you wrote your card. Your parents raised a good person.
Timothy Baxter Thank you so very much for your kind words. Both of my parents were first and second generation children of immigrants who came to The USA from war torn countries, literally fleeing from tyranny with not much more than the clothing they wore and a few dollars. They all were so Patriotic because for the first time in in their lives they knew what it truly meant to be free! Freedom to prosper and make their own choices and decisions about everything they never had before. That was taught to both of my parents just as it was taught to me and I my children. We really need to pause and take a good look at where we are at as a Nation and how far it’s advanced in the shortest amount of time over any other country and ask ourselves why that came to be. Now I’m not saying that we are a perfect Nation, however if you look at where other countries came from and you see that not much has changed over their expansive histories because they simply are not free to advance. The United States of America is the only Country that was founded by The People and has continued to advance in every area of life thanks to The Judicial System. (Anything that’s operated, run, or created by Humans is going to be fallible to some extent because no one is perfect.) What makes The USA so awesome is that we have Rules and Laws and they are up dated and created multiple times a day. Have you ever noticed how many silly laws that are on the books from the beginning of record that are still in there but are from the 1800’s. They are there to remind us how it used to be and how much they have changed over time as we evolve as the Greatest Country in the World! Of course you have bad because we are human, but it is Our collective Duty to OUR COUNTRY to continue to strive to be better and want to grow as a Nation. This is the largest melting pot of every possible combination of people and that’s what makes US so Prosperous. If we don’t Stop, Drop and Roll right NOW, we just might burn down the most Free Country in the World. That WILL hurt every other country in the world and Tyranny will be “The New Normal.” This is no longer just a Political issue, this is the defining moment of the Country’s future for your children and Patriotism and Freedom will no longer be a choice.
Ronald Reagan once said, “We are always just one generation away from not being free.” This is that time where my children’s generation will no longer be free. I love America and all of its diversity but there is no longer Journalists, just teleprompter readers. So who’s writing this “Narratives?” Communist Socialist Elites, and I’m done tip-toeing around the truth. If the Democrats lose, they will not accept that nor will they stop after they forcefully remove the rightful candidate from office. I was terrified that Obama wasn’t going to leave and I allowed it to affect my life because I didn’t see him do anything except plant seeds of hate and division from within. But when I watched Pilosi announce the things she did and continue doing, I see this is bigger than the plandemic and we all need to stop and reflect on where we want to see ourselves a year from now and then into the demise of everything The USA has accomplished and stood for. 100’s of thousands of people died in the Civil war. The Democrats didn’t want to give up their slaves and they don’t want to do it now. They just want to enslave as many that make it through the upcoming famine . It our God Given Right to be free and WE control the government. That’s the way it was set up, so this very thing would never happen. God is within us all by different ways but HE IS ONE and for anyone thinking that I believe anything other than what I said, don’t read into that. I want the Constitution help up for everyone and it could very well be torn up by the speaker of the house just like she did on national television right behind the President of the United States of America. Have you thought about that to the Hollywood people who used to be normal ( most of them) before you got filthy rich off of your fans and now you dump on them by putting over 150 million into a Go Fund Me to keep bailing out the Rioter & Looters. You keep helping confuse people with all of the different crisis’ you caused the states to stay closed and that is going to directly make you obsolete because no one is going to be able to afford to go to a movie or concert or any professional sports let alone having to hear your constant attacks that more than not have Served in the a Military. I won’t be attending certain concerts, movies or anything to do with anyone who has been using the public to get rich and then turn on them. Then who’s going to clean your toilets and act as your servants now.
God you and May God Bless the United States of America!
@@thetipinatorR I no longer need to cross my fingers. You're there.
You will always win.
You are a giant.
I'll be the comic sidekick.
I'll be proud to know you.
Timothy Baxter I apologize for the spelling mistakes, I was really tired when I wrote it and I didn’t reread it before I sent it.
This has turned into a huge puppet show and I think the puppet masters should be the ones that have their assets frozen so they can’t continue to pay their protestors. I doubt that the sheeple would continue without getting something in return. They don’t even know what they are protesting about!
I grew concerned years ago when you would see late night talk show comedians have someone go out and ask the general public simple questions about current events or history that they should have learned in elementary school and they didn’t know any of the answers. Everyone laughed and thought it was funny, but I looked at my husband and said, “We are in trouble because these are the very people who are easily programmed and brainwashed. I bet you anything that they end up dumbing down the education system more to control these very people.” What happened soon after? Common Core! Enough said.
I love people and I love my Country. I’ve been blessed to travel to many other countries and have real experiences with different cultures and the one thing that I heard from every single person I met from every country I was at was, “I dream of one day coming to America and being FREE! I want my children to have a future and choices that I didn’t and don’t have.” EVERY SINGLE PERSON. Not one had anything bad to say about America and then I watch how entitled people here act and I pity them. If you hate America so much, then GO! Find your favorite communist party and GET OUT! I guarantee that you will change your mind after even a week in another country. You can’t protest in any other country than here, they would make you disappear! Bye Bye, I don’t care, go!
I’m sorry but I’m not trying to be correct, I’m being honest. I value my experiences with all of the people I have met and learned from and it just strengthened my resolve for my Patriotic Stand for The United States Of America!
God Bless you for your positivity and I’m proud to be able to comment on your thread.
I have just watched and commented on this film of President Reagan, and I just wanted to let you know, I really liked reading the comment you left. It says a good lot about the true man he was, of the good heart he lead the USA with. He meant and acted as the man of good will to the world we all live live in, with wisdom and courage and dignity. And in this mad behaving age we live in, doesn't it seem truly mad that they mocked him? Thank you again for your description of the moment.
The first time I could vote for a President I voted for Ronald Reagan...and again four years later.
Me too. My vote hasn’t seemed to count since then
John Wayne and Ronald Reagan. You NEVER had to wonder if they loved our country. They are missed.
Why did he dodge the draft?
John Wayne and Ronald Reagan didn't dodge military service because they probably just forgot to fight in World War II. Here's some actors who weren't so forgetful, served when they were called and who actually risked their lives for their country. Don Adams, Eddie Albert, Martin Balsam, Ernest Borgnine, Mel Brooks, Art Carney, Jackie Coogan, Tony Curtis, Ossie Davis, Kirk Douglas, Charles Durning, Henry Fonda, Glenn Ford, Clark Gable, Frank Gorshin, Alan Hale, Sterling Hayden, Charlton Heston, William Holden, George Kennedy, Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Burgess Meredith, Audie Murphy, Jack Palance, Tyrone Power, Jason Robards, Don Rickles, Rod Steiger, Jimmy Stewart and Jack Warden.
He did not dodge he was un fit to serve because of Medical issues he had he tried to enlist & was Rejected by all the Branches of Services. Get your facts straight before opening your mouth etc.
John Wayne's draft in 1941 was at first deferred because he had a wife to support and four children. During the war years he became a big star but didn't follow other famous actors into the services. He chose to make movies. In 1944, he was re-classified as 1-A but his studio intervened and got him a deferment "in support of national interest.” A month later the Selective Service decided to revoke many previous deferments and reclassified him 1-A. Wayne’s studio again appealed and got his 2-A status reinstated.
And they put the average person first, unlike most elitist bureaucrats of now.
As a German, I will never forget what the man did for my country. He was probably the best President of the USA. Through his fight against communism on all fronts, he paved the way for the reunification of my country. I shall never forget that.
It would have happened anyway, due to the Soviet economic stagnation in the early 1980s.
@@JamesRichards-mj9kw Just can't bring yourself to give credit where it is is due, can you? Had the Dems had their way, the U.S.S.R would have lived for decades longer. Regan put the pressure on the Soviets and forced them the implode.
President Reagan gave hope to East Germans who suffered under the Communist regime and its Stazi secret police. Without his speech at the Berlin Wall, communism would have continued for who know how many more decades - just like it remains across Asia (China, Vietnam, North Korea). The reunification of Germany was one of the great moments of the 20th Century.
I agree President Reagan had core convictions & acted on them. Rare these days. Don’t forget that JFK also stood in Berlin & challenged the Russians.
If you have the opportunity please go see the movie REAGAN starring Dennis Quaid. President Reagan's speech at the Berlin Wall was featured. I was fortunate to be a teenager in California when he was our governor and I got to see he and Nancy at a ranch near where I lived as he was campaigning. I thank you for your kind words about my favorite president!😊
I live in Italy and was born in 2005, but recently I have done lots of research on US presidents in the XX century and must say Reagan is one of my favourites. He was such a humble, charming and funny person
History is king to our future.
lol. so as a outsiders look at our presidents who is the worst president you learn of?
Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson and Raegan are among my favorites.
Biden has to be right up there...
Wow looking at the politicians today this man was a step above all of the rest
Mark Schultz ahhh, the Dangling Participle
He was
Michael Hilke He was and I miss him. There is none other like him
We live in a mediocre era, so mediocre that it might prove terminal.
No need to miss me I am right here
Reagan had a very relaxing voice.
Yes, he did.
@j.j.cagney yes most of them have vocal coaches.
Reminds me of my dad reading me stories when I was a kid.
@@MrSpitfireMustang Fairey tales, in other words.
Unlike Donald Trump
I always saw President Reagan like a fatherly figure or like a good old friend. I really loved and admired him.
I just remember a quote from John Wayne when he was criticized for waving an American flag to those critics he said this “sure I’ll wave the American flag . You know a better flag to wave ? Sure I love my country with all her faults , and I am not ashamed for that never have been never will be !
he gives you hope nice man
I didn’t know much about John Wayne until the last several years when I got sick of the crap they are trying to push on us and stated watching the Westerrn channels and I actually learned a lot about how it was after the Civil War. That’s why so many people who lost everything got on a Wagon Trains and headed West. They are truly HEROS for the hardships and loss of lives traveling to settle land that people take for granted today as if it were always there. Not so. John Wayne was a True American Patriot that was not intimidated by the communist party that was trying to label everyone who was Patriotic as the enemy. Backwards to the point of confusing people who were not up on every political thing going on. I have noticed that many people don’t really start taking a serious interest in the government until they are approximately 30 ish and have a vested interest now that they are in the work force and looking to start a business or family. Watch The movie McLintock, it’s full of political jabs in humorous ways. I love John Wayne now and he is someone that is really worth learning about.
@@thetipinatorR The duke sure as hell beats that rotten ass robert deniro
@Mick Dundee I am 61 retired police 36 years. I retired in 2017. My dad was a ww2 veteran a gunner on a tbf avenger torpedo bomber in pacific. He was awarded the navy cross 3 distinquished flying cross 5airmedals 2 president unit citations. He was my real life hero. He worked at the railroad for 40 years. He took me to the drive in movies and I thank everyone of them we seen had john wayne in them except 1 and that one was walking tall with joe don baker. Dad was a good father and I will never forget him. Evertime I watch mr wayne I think of dad. Dad also introduced me to nascar first race I ever went to I picked the king richard petty he won the daytona 500 and I got his autograph and richard picked me up and let me sit in his car, that was in 1964 And I wasnt quiet 5 years old. I watched many races through the years and richard petty was my hero. Man kids today dont have heros like that anymore and thats whats wrong with the world today. Your statement is correct. Long live the king
We need more people like this
I really miss Ronald Reagan because he was a true American, just like John Wayne. We need more people like those two gentlemen to run this country.
Aaron Cunningham kudos to your coment......thx. bro...
Victorious Yankee
Better luck next time getting a reaction, troll.
Your a first class A Hole period
FDR didn't lead us through anything. He set up the foundation of everything that is wrong with the modern nation.
You Antifa trolls should look up the definition of fascism before you accuse everyone you disagree with of being fascists, Nazis etc. It just shows your level of extreme ignorance.
YOUR NATION MISSES YOU SO MUCH MR. PRESIDENT.
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.
Yes!
Appreciate That. Now we have another with similarities to President Reagan, although different, but chose to run for President, when both men didn’t have to do so. Trump 2024.
The country needs men like this again.
We will NEVER see men like these ever again...
@ Well I guess you would know Soy boy sounds like you wanna be a real man but the Estrogen won't let you..😋
@ I would say either you're a millennial (it's all about me) or a hippie from a time gone by who never grew up?
@ I am a 64 year old who has worked since I was 14 so I am not a snow maybe just flake like you
Winnie Levine
Wrong on both accounts asshole.
Just because you have worked for 50 years doesn't mean you can't be a snowflake.
I'm 52 and served in the military in the 80's under Reagan.
Reagan was most defiantly a war criminal and you are most defiantly a chump for his sort of bull shit double speak.
And you are nothing like me at all, you don't have the smarts or balls.
Please Dear God send us more wonderful men like Ronald Regan and John Wayne
The best President ever.
Hello Elaine 👋👋 How are you doing and how's the weather condition over there ???
President Reagan was the last person that I wasn't embarrassed to say I voted for during a presidential election.
I know people that were democrats then that voted for Reagan and I now see why they were in once proud to have voted for republican. I was barely a teen then. I still remember his jokes.
One of a kind... and the kindest man to ever live in that White House.
BioStuff415 yes he was he got that from his Mom Nelle. She was very kind and they were very close.
Totally agree
Oh yes, he fucked every blue- collar worker in the ass, well done, Ronnie,,,
@j.j.cagney He screwed his own people ore than he screwed Iraq.
D J Trump is of a similar background and mindset. DJT 2020!
He was a respected President in the Christian world I had the pleasure of voting for him a decision I've never regretted.
The first time I was able to vote was in the 1984 election.
I voted for the first time for President Reagan and voted the second time for him as well!!! Very great man!!!!
My first Presidental vote was for Ronald Wilson "Dutch" Reagan in 1980. I was 20. I voted for him again in '84. Will never regret it. Some may disagree with his ideology, and that's fine, but he was a man of his word. Honest, great public speaker and a genuinely nice person. We need more politicians like him today. Go and try to find one.
Fuck ronald reagan
@@stillcryingiseeakers1679 I am trying so hard to quit cussing like a sailor, myself, because I soooo agree with you on this!!!! Cussing in a public forum like this is the sign that someone hasn't got half a dang brain to behave no better then a dang troglodyte!!!! Hey, Flag Ass, try and look that word up!!! Bet you figure out it's a self analysis of, hmmm.... YOU!!!!! BAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
He was so great and such class and when he spoke it was like gold and people always listened to what he had to say. A great president period.
His voice and presence were impressive and made people feel safe and trusting. Unfortunately it was all an act. He did not have the knowledge or wisdom that he projected.
the only president Reagan was better than is drumpf
God bless John Wayne and President Reagan
Two of the greatest Americans ever.
I agree God Bless them Both. But we the people can fight for our Country too.
Nah just duke
Regan started the financial crisis by his deregulation that helped the mega rich take over the country. Do some research (not including watching fox news)
Fuck Reagan...
He must be rolling over in his grave looking at California today.
Absolutely 😢
His conservative son is still here but his liberal son left the state.
I hoped out instead
@@AshdenMurphy Sure you did! If you are Ronald Reagan tell me your sign in Chinese Astrology.
@@AshdenMurphy Did you mean HOPPED out???
I had dinner with Merv Griffen and Pres Reagan about something they asked me to do later in the year and I felt heard by these men. Now that's amazing because I was just a young man with some skills but still just a young man. I learned allot in 90 min and still today the lovely and confident posture they displayed is something to aspire to. You never know what can happen in life, being with men this great is an honor and a gift. Where are these kind of men today ? Maybe it's you.
That was beautifully written & an inspiration anyone could hope for in life
John Wayne and Ronald Reagan, two great legends!
I might not have agreed with his policies, but I give Regan his due, he has some success as President.
I prefer John Wayne Gacy....he was a cooOool dude
Two great pretenders.
Wow! So many similarities. Both were racist. Both just played roles in public. Neither were who everyone thinks they were.
I was just about to say that. Honesty they are the GOATS of patriotism.
Just finished reading a book about Regan, Secret Service agents liked him, they said the Reagan your saw on tv in front of the camera was the same man he was in private.
Yeah! an asshole.
Charlie Brown how? Lol.
You are correct... I have thanksgiving dinner each year with a retired SS agent that in the WH from Nixon to Bush Sr. And it was RR that he said was the best of them all. He would stop by and ask how all of them were doing, and always take time to tell a story of cheer them up with a joke. But he did say... Nancy was a bit rough around the edges... but then again, here husband was shot.
Yeah, Charlie, because you said so. Right.
I heard this also, That he was a down to earth Person, To whoever he came in contact with etc.
Reagan was just a great man! Need more like him!!
My favorite President of all time. He made the economy right for me in his time.
He stabilized California. He's rolling in his grave now.
Racist bs!
John Wayne and Ronald Reagan. 2 great men for this country and they are deeply missed
Add Charlton Heston to that lisy.
They were actors. You know, pretending.
Are you a moron? Wayne avoided WW2. Raygun destroyed the middle class. You must suck on Raygun's ass to be such a loser.
@@relicofgold People look at so much through rose tinted glasses these days,we will never have men/music/ movies/ cars etc like these again comments are all over RUclips.It comforts them i guess.
@@relicofgold Reagan destroyed the middle class? That is a new one on me. By the time his first term was done, he had drastically lowered interest rates, the economy was booming and he had started re-building our military so that we could go on to win the Cold War a few years later.
I served in the Navy from ‘83-89 and I always felt President Regan had our backs. He made us feel proud to serve. I miss him.
I was in the Marines from 85-89. You sure are correct how he made us feel.
@@gdogg8452 I was in the Corps 79-83. When Reagan won in '80 there was jubilation in the barracks! There was a big boost in morale.
THE IOWA CLASS😉
I was on two different protection details for Ronald Regan, one hell of a man and down to earth person.
Michael McSherry I envy you sir, in that you got to meet him. He was a great man in every sense of the word. Also, thank you for your service to him and your country! 🇺🇸👍
WOW! That is really, really cool! You are one lucky individual! That would have been really cool to meet President Reagan! He is one of the greatest people I remember in my lifetime!
Stood on the road as his limo drove by?
@@brentbeacham9691 Man, that's a shitty thing to say.
Must of been fun hearing his stories.
I live on the other side of the planet, but I'm eternaly gratefulll to president Reagant for standing for freedom, democracy, free will and oposing the dreadfull communist regilme my father and I had to endure.
Thank you Mr. President!
From indebted bulgarian citizen!
Stan, god bless you and hopefully America will be here when you need
us again.
Mark Bell
A freedom loving American at heart is always welcome if you ever wanted to come. Obviously if you don't want to, don't, but we as a country would love to have immigrants like you come so if you're ever so inclined, you know where to go.
@@navyseal4000 bca
my friend, America is an idea and you have it!!! unfortunately the people of USA are having are freedoms cut back right now. All true freedom loving people love Mr. Reagan. Cheers!
As a German who always got inspired by the American dream and the ideals it was founded on, I can relate.
I could grow up in a democracy, whilst my grandparents had to grow up under the worst and most brutal regime imaginable. I feel hope and gratitude looking at the stars and stripes.
I feel the same, when I watch Ronald Reagan videos, since I was born too late to experience him as acting president.
Best wishes to you, mate and to you, dear reader. 🖖
I have never seen this before, wow, it's tremendous....Reagan was not a "clown" or a "fool" like so many people wanted us all to believe. He and John Wayne both were the caliber of men that I so wish we had now. God Bless them both!
Hello Karen 👋👋 How are you doing and how's the weather condition over there ???
Our too best presidents were non politicians. They cared about the country and got the job done
Both racist!
🤔 YEAH, RIGHT... 🤨
Exactly. We're left with morons like Trump, Palin and MJT instead. I can't believe how far and how low our party has fallen. Our last hope was John McCain but the lipstick wearing Alaskan pig sent our party into freefall so deep that a mental midget TV celebrity like Donald J (for genius) Trump actually spent time in our White House.
Electing Ron DeSantis as President is our only hope of redeeming ourselves. After how badly Trump screwed the pooch the first time around, if the Fatman gets in again it will be the end of America which is why China and Putin are once again working so hard to give him another shot. If he wins, they win.
Hearing his voice again makes me want to cry.
I know, right. It's so sad and disgusting, what with Iran-Contra, the Keating Home Loan scandal and mass amnesty for Illegals.
I did cry.
@@kauphaart0 What about Obummers countless scandels.Come on man
@@carlinbrumback8931 they're both war criminals
When Ronald Reagan died, I cried. His love for this great nation and its countrymen was so palpable. I'm thankful to GOD I've lived amongst such great human beings. Times have truly changed! 🇺🇸
MrGator216 yeah me too.
The fucker MADE California what it is today, with his mass amnesty for illegals, FUCK REAGAN.
Fuck Reagan. He was gun grabbing piece of shit. Because of this asshole you cannot open carry in CA. He also signed off on the 1986 FOPA and supported the 1994 AWB after he left office.
@@jonathanwick1265 Not the mention the war on drugs. We all know what that turned out to be.
I cried all day of his funeral. About half an hour after it was all over my son called and asked, "have you stopped crying yet?" I still miss him.
We need more John Waynes and Ronald Reagans today. Americans that love their country and put their country before self interests or political party. God bless them both!
Give a break, they were both GOP stalwarts.
Racist bs!
@@mrg466 How? If What I said is racist, maybe you should find a country you feel isn't, and thus that you'll feel more at home? The word is used way too often, to the point it's meaning has been watered own a lot. Thanks for helping with that!
@@jasonschlierman412 The two people you claim, we need more of are two racist A-holes! Maybe you need more racist, but I and many others don't! And if your a racist, then your statement works for you! But (we) doesn't include everyone!
@@mrg466 you brainwashed commie lunatic
Wow that was a real treat. Mr President, thanks again.
"You could count on him", says Reagan. Simple and profound.
Yes, you count on him as a white supremacist and homophobe. Great. 🙄
They were both racist A-holes!
Except for Military Service then you could count him out.
This was an OUTSTANDING video clip, with one Great American remembering another Great American. Unfortunately, I read some of the “replies” to comments and it is so sad that we have people who enjoy making hateful and purposefully divisive statements. President Reagan and The Duke Loved Our Country, it’s history and traditions. Disagree with a policy or a idea that they had, but acknowledge how fortunate Our Country was to have these men of The Greatest Generation. God Bless America🇺🇸
Ronald Reagan Was An Absolutely Excellent President. In American History, He Will Always Be Honored. As A Number One Patriot, And He Will Always Remembered, Forevermore 100%
I 💯% agree. Thank You Mr. President
No, he was not! He hated Unions which, btw, offered decent retirements. Workers gained nothing during his Presidency while his phony 'trickle down' theory made many more billionaires over the next 35 years with less & less tax revenues for the U,S. treasury. There was a border problem then & he did nothing. He didn't give a crap about the looting of Social Security funds. Quit Lionizing Reagan.🙈🙉🙊
He seems like a good man. He had class, a calming / relaxing voice, a pleasant / brightening face and he knew how to lead a nation...
They were both racist A-holes!
Union buster. That's all he was. He was worthless.
Wonderful moments with the president. Proud that he was my President. Sincerely Jeffery David
There is no doubt that John "Duke" Wayne was a great man, but the hero in this interview was the man being interviewed.
Reagan was quite humble and was happy to pass the spotlight to his good friend.
They were both racist A-holes!
John Wayne was and always will be one of America’ greatest treasures His memory will live forever. Australians honour the man!
You Australians can have him, he was a piece of shit racist
They were both racist A-holes!
Isn’t he the one who dodged WW2 service?
So does Britain.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank God I was alive to see this man as POTUS. I was just a child but I’m still very happy that he was my first POTUS.
My Favorite President during my Lifetime, May he forever RIP,I miss his outlook on America also etc.
Reagan was truly a great man and President! And not to take anything away from one of my favorite presidents, but I have to say though, that President Donald J. Trump has fulfilled every promise (and then some) he ever made to the American people, and he has fought hard against a tsunami of the corrupt fake news media, crooked leftist politicians, and a force of destructive propaganda, he has to face every minute of every day he has been president. And he does this for the American people. Many politicians have come to Washington D.C. and gotten filthy Rich off of the American tax payer, but Trump was already rich and gives his salary away to people who need help. I hope you stand with me come this November! Thank You
Patrick J. I stand with you patriot
Lord Rest Ronald and Nancy’s souls.
You'll not see the likes of him again!
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"Caveat emptor" (let the foolish public dupes beware) Reagan said, to all the fools who believed him and think he was a great or honorable person. Got Alzheimer’s. Liberty to him was the power to abuse. Liberty to America is the death and legacy of deceit of Ronald Reagan.
One of our greatest Americans speaking about another.
AMEN! I wish John Wayne could've been President too!
Can you imagine, Reagan as President & The Duke, As his VP.? etc.
100% Right, I feel that Trump will be Re Elected in 2020, I can not see any Democrat Beating what he has already done, in such short time for America Regardless of all the BS Womanizing they claim No one was like Bill Clinton was in that Woman Department Period.
Check history moron. Reagan was in the army reserve from 1937 to 1945. John Wayne was deferred because of age and family dependency. Try again keyboard warrior.
There always has to be one like him, just gotta smear...sick b--tard!
I always like him,but now I realize just how great a president he really was. History has had the chance to evaluate. And he is by far one one of our great presidents,,
Ronald Reagan was a lovely man, and I will forever miss him. He would be beyond mortified if he could see what is going on in America now.
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My friend, you are a complete asshole, you will all die because you are killing Muslims The Ottoman Empire has buried you in the ground.
Fuck bim6
I think that he would actually be optimistic. He’s the best modern leader.
His policies caused it.
Such a sweet, honest,humble man...God I miss him.
Iran-Contra, Keating Home Loan Scandal, Mass amnesty for ALL illegals. Hardly honest and hardly a patriot.
@@kauphaart0 You are not honest and as patriotic as Timothy McVeigh. What you say is revisionist history.
@@kauphaart0
Every president has a bunch of good and bad things that they did. The overall effect of President Reagan and his policies was very positively for the American people. One can see the positive change that Reagan brought about if they see how the misery index drastically reduced from the time Reagan's presidency started to the time it ended.
@@kauphaart0 You cannot say he was not honest and not a patriot! Iran-Contra was illegal but he was trying to help desperate people fighting for freedom. I think that is always right! Mass amnesty for all illegals was a massive act of compassion. All presidents face challenges that do not have a good solution. I don’t mind when they make mistakes. What I do mind is if they don’t care about the country at all!
@@pmv2015 Did you live hear during the Reagan years
Over the past few years,I have come to miss both Ronald Reagan and John Wayne.They both represent a generation far better then our own.Decency and character are in short supply these days.
They were good at pretending to have decency and character. Not so good at doing the mental work to ensure your morals are correct. Which is more important?
A bit of research on John Wayne exposes his racism along with avoiding serving in WW2.
@@television1088
You're a liar.
Hahahaha both were racist bigots. Reagans presidency set the US back so far we are still recovering from it.
America was great when these two men were around.
RCsh
RCshenanigans glad to know that I'm not the only one that believes this.
America IS great! Always has been. One idiot in the white house doesn't ruin a country.
@@trikerider1038 Obama sure tried and almost succeeded.
A-men...U can say that again. for-sure
And today almost every show and movie is propaganda for the democratic party
Eric Dolby I don't know if you are educated to understand that kind, but here it is: ruclips.net/video/HLMr2Ck9KVo/видео.html
aka communists
For the sweJ.
They were both huge figures historically even if you find their politics too right wing!😼
@@globe255 that's peanuts compared to Hillary Clinton ruclips.net/video/vpCJ0qpug1I/видео.html
John Wayne was the Image of what a True American really is, he is missed.
A draft dodger?
@@markharrison2544 he didn't Dodge the draft...do some actual research moron.
robert perkins No he didn't. You're right. But he did take advantage of his celebrity status to avoid being conscripted. There are lots of other Hollywood actors who could have done the same thing but refused. I don't personally blame him for not wanting to join up (I would have been equally keen to avoid being shot at) but I do condemn his later hypocrisy in condemning young men who dodged the draft to Vietnam. By the way, there is a myth that he wasn't conscripted on medical grounds. It's rubbish. And I HAVE done the research.
@@mikewilliams258 That myth is something is fans like to point out, were did you research?
Except he avoided serving in WW2. Even Kathryn Hepburn, Mel Brooks, Paul Newman, Kirk Douglass, Jimmy Stewart served, but Wayne? Wayne was a CHCKENHAWK, a scared little turd who avoided serving.
Two great men. Both men of great integrity! Their legacies left for us shall always be admired.
Love to hear President Reagan’s voice and love listening to his reminiscing!!!! Diane
Truly many thanks for the opportunity to listen to this great conversation 👍🙏 .... Have seen some good meaningful movies 🎥 of this great Hollywood icon John Duke Wayne & also of the Hon'ble 40th Pres... Honestly n truthfully speaking, they are great, awesome !!!
Ronald Reagan and John Wayne were two men who had the courage of their convictions to stand up for what they believed in and never apologized for it. Unlike today's worthless politicians.
Today's politicians apologized for what they believed in
And even more Worthless Actors.
They were both racist A-holes!
John Wayne didn't have the courage to serve in WWII. Makes one wonder what he actually believed in.
Wayne was a racist, look it up.
I was enlisted in the navy from 85-88, i never met this man, but he was the best boss i ever worked for
I had the honor of serving and having supper with him and Casper Weinberger onboard the Uss Constellation in 1982 when he came onboard to present us with the Battle E and made the Connie the flagship of the Pacific Fleet. What a really down to earth person he was. With God rest his soul
A good, honest, true American without a doubt.
They were both racist A-holes!
Wonderful. Love John Wayne and Ronald Reagan. Great, loving Americans. God bless.
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They were both racist A-holes!
What a great American!! His humor, intelligence and eloquence are sadly missed. His humor was disarming even to the press. He truly loved our country and had a tremendous love and respect for all Americans and people in general. He was a real gentleman.
It's great to see how frankly Reagan answers the questions.
They were both racist A-holes!
I sure do miss Ronald Reagan and John Wayne. They were as American as a person could get.
Yes , All Americans, outspoken, loyal , patriotic, courageous, kind, believers
in people, ambitious, and didn't take
Crap off anyone. Thats the positive side.
They were also arrogant, mean, close minded to others views, war hawks,
Second rate actors, racists, big talkers,
Secretive, and back stabbers.
Reagan got in over his head with the
Guatemala contra affairs. Allowed arms traded for tons of Cocaine shipped to the states by the CIA.
THEN had big balls stepping up
The drug war and the 3 strikes- your out laws. A right wing monster 👹.
@@jackhammer7824 idiot
@@johnyrebbaron2618 Ad- homeian attack is the tool of a fool with little
Debating skills and small penises.
@@jackhammer7824 i dont debate with idiots it is a waste of time and its not an attack its a fact
@@jackhammer7824 ironic how you use ad hominem but you say he has a small penis
Oh my goodness.....how I miss this man....his humor...his leadership...his wisdom.
This here is a perfect example of a class act.
Racist bs!
When congress was debating giving John Wayne the Congressional Gold Medal shortly before his death Maureen O'Hara, sitting beside Elizabeth Taylor, testified "John Wayne doesn't represent the United States of America, John Wayne is the United States of America"
He was a draft dodging coward.
Mark Harrison too old, too many kids and 4F dumb fuck
@@ringvaldse Henry Fonda was 37 and a father.
you're a left wing troll, why did you click on this video if you dislike him so much? Because you're an asshole. @@markharrison2544
@@markharrison2544 ublomonkies
I miss Reagan and the 80's... Even the cold war was a better time than this time we got now.
We”have” now…
@@philipfrazee5661 You must have such a miserable life if all you can do is roaming the internet looking for people that got a word wrong LOL. And for your information English is like my fourth language so I am actually impressed I only got one wrong.
@@drivenbullet260 Same can be said about Trump. But I would never compare Trump to Reagan they are two completely different Presidents =)
Ronald Reagan was the last best US President we ever had no matter what he did right or wrong!
Sad, sad, sad that that observation is true. (And by that I men that the main problem we have today is that we are living in the post-adult era.)
We need more John Wayne's and Ronald Reagan' again!!!
whyey Especially now!
whyey good man
You're so right!
social rocks how ever far the republican party has sunk the democratic party has sunk a thousand times farther
whyey you are absolutely right
Thank you so much for sharing this interview! I miss them both very much!
All my love to you President Reagan.
And I will second that ! The Duke is an American legend.
This is the best President of the 20th Century, and probably the best president that I will have ever seen in my lifetime.
How? The Cold War would have ended anyway due to the Soviet economic stagnation.
Mark Harrison
Yes, the Cold War would have ended with Jimmy Carter's "malaise". In 1940 France had the most powerful army in the world, but had a defeatist attitude. Defeatism is contagious. Reagan still believed America's best days were ahead, Carter believed we had to manage it's decline. Not much has changed.
France did not have the most powerful army.
He really loved America and what it really stands for!
At the beginning of the war France was widely regarded as having the best army in Europe. This may have been untrue, but the allies had more artillery, more planes, and more & better tanks than Germany in the 1940 campaign.
This is why i have always been a John Wayne fan and always will. Big fan of Regan also...need men like this back in our world.
Great President. My man Ron. RIP.
I’m sorry I never had the chance to meet Duke, but did have the opportunity to have my picture taken w/President Reagan.
Old Cop uu
Nice.. My aunt who lives in California got to meet Reagan at a dinner when he was governor....My brother who was living with my aunt and uncle in California cleaned the barnacles off of John Wayne's boat while it was docked and actually saw him on deck while he was working....
Oh God! PLEASE give us another President Reagan!
interviewers, today, could take a lesson from the deferential manner employed by the interviewer of the President - it's called humility and respect. It's not a weakness. It's a strength.
I am one Brazilian citizen and i have always admired the Pres. Ronald Reagan for his firmness and straightness. May God have him and protect America and the world from evil and wickedness.
What a great man and great president, and John Wayne was a true American patriot!
Now, if you wish to delve into his history,you will find that John Wayne and a few of his friends were gun toting anti semetic.Don't bother arguing,reseach it.Ward Bond was of similar mind and he and Wayne used to have heavy drinking sessions together.
@@bobbythorman7421 It is a exercise in futility when dealing with a leftist moron.
I love both Reagan and Wayne so much. Great patriots!
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They were both racist A-holes!
@@nelsonwayne6997 They were both racist A-holes!
God Bless both John Wayne and President Reagan.
God doesn't bless racist!
And God Bless Donald J. Trump, the next President of the USA!!
I think he loves America as much as Reagan. Trump 2024! ❤❤❤
Who knew we were living through the age of greatness in 80s with the general Ronald Reagan and his 2nd in command our great Maggie Thatcher, 2 leaders who will be turning in their graves at what's happening in our 2 countries today 😔
God, America could use Reagan Now.
I miss him so much. Rest in Peace...
Racist bs!
Two genuine Icons of recent American history. John Wayne and President Ronald Reagan. They and their kind are sorely missed in our nation today. God bless their memories and GOD BLESS AMERICA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Two of the most grateful Americans and true patriots.
I wish I was alive and able to vote for Reagan. I was born in 1993. I’ve done a lot of research on his administration, and he’s one of my favorite presidents. What a man.
What a lame thing to wish
@@MeatCatCheesyBlaster what a lame name you have.
@@MeatCatCheesyBlaster What a lame thing to write
Don’t be bothered by the negative comments. They are BOTS. I get them too.
It says a lot that his funeral brought out people from both sides of the aisle in huge numbers. Even the people who never agreed with him still respected him.
The Green Berets is an awesome movie. Saw it as a 12 year old or earlier in the early 80s with dad. We loved watching war movies together and anything John Wayne from westerns to wars.
The Green Berets is a racist movie.
I use to do the same with my dad! I'm 44 now, and female, but I loved nothing more back in the day than sitting with my daddy and watching John Wayne movies. Didn't matter which one, as long as he was in it you knew it was gonna be good. He was my dad's favorite actor of all time, and one of mine as well.
Green berets rated 25% on rotten tomatoes. I’d give it less than that. Wayne’s worst along with ghengis ghan
@@markharrison2544 How so? Our Advisors were helping the South Vietnam government. Now, should we have talked with HCM after the fall of the French? I think we should have!
Propaganda in its purist form...
i was 24 years old when i first seen ron reagan first state of the union speech i think in 82, i just got married and myself and my now late wife was so impress from his speech, we went to the local courthouse here in arkansas the next day and became registered republicans ,at that time either one of us hardly knew anything about politics ,been a conservative ever since ,both the duke and reagan were American patriots
The Duke and the Gipper. God I would love to be in a room with both of them.
Me too. But there is an afterlife. We still have a chance. God Bless
"My favorite moment in your career was when you look up to Pat O'Brian and said The gipper is dying."
close your eyes and pone the mouth . . . "Caveat emptor" (let the foolish public dupes beware) Reagan said, to all the fools who believed him and think he was a great or honorable person. Got Alzheimer’s. Liberty to him was the power to abuse. Liberty to America is the death and legacy of deceit of Ronald Reagan.
@@theworldturnsdaily And you still are here, droning on with your pathetic drivel about a man that, like his son, you're jealous of because your useless life will never be an iota of what his was. People like you are why comment sections are such a waste - and why block was invented.
Watching him now, for the first time in perhaps 20 years, it's so clear to see what a sweet, decent, loving man he was...and to think how slanderously he was maligned by the left wing press throughout his political career and thereafter.
Yep! In the New Testament it says[ paraphrased] that what is in a persons heart will be revealed by the way they live. As far as I know RR was a man of Christian belief and conviction. It showed in his demeanor. And he put real meaning into the motto on your currency 'In God We Trust' And isn't that motto also on the wall in your court rooms as well? [or is that just in the movies and on TV shows] - If that is still the case it's a wonder that they are still there when you consider the number of Democrat Administrations that have come and gone. [The Marxist Left by definition are atheistic and whereas the atheists in the west of yesteryear were fairly placid and even fair minded in public debate in the 21st century many of them have a view of take no prisoners and will verbally mug anyone who believes in Biblical Christianity].
It's only so much equity
You always have to consider the source. When your consumed with hatred and evil, to expect anything less is a fallacy. That maliciousness carries a steep consequence.
Racist bs!
Excellent. President Reagan was a solid man. He is sorely needed and missed.
Thank you for posting this.
God bless America ✝️🇺🇸
I wore an MIA bracelet for a few years. I researched the name on it and learned that the guy was from a small town (less than 3000 pop) not more than 150 miles away from where I lived.
He had no living family members left except a sister but through a friend of his, arrangements were made to give it a place of honor in the town's library and museum.
His body was never recovered but, to me, returning the bracelet was symbolic of returning him home where he belonged. And perhaps it gave his sister and friends a sense of closure.
I slept well that night.
Thank you for your service!!
That generation was my fathers and growing up round them was amazing. There were three things my father told me its not wealth or power its faith family and friends that truly makes a man rich. I have never forgotten that and its true now more than ever. Dear God I sorely miss them.
Thor’s You are so right! My parents were part of the greatest generation, and raised me the same way. In turn, I tried to raise mine the same way. If our nation would return to what made it great in the first place, BELIEF IN GOD, we would become a great nation once again. Our current President is trying to lead us that way, and the left, led by liberals, is trying to stop him at every turn. God Bless President Trump, and GOD BLESS AMERICA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
What a great interview. Thanks.
Between Ronald Reagan and John Wayne..... The bar was set high, not many men will meet that line! God bless them both!!!
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A bar that can never be reached... Reagan was a example all presidents should have to be following.
My mother met john Wayne when she was young, before she met my dad, in a small town called Westport washington. His boat had some issues and needed to dock. Saw a local football game, saw the people, became a influence to my mom. My dad was retiring from the USCG when Reagan passed away, and I was home healing up from discharge from the army (I'm good now), I cried, and pop would have been at the funeral procession, as he was a representative for the USCG to the Pentagon... Two historical men my parents knew, and I'm blessed.
President Reagan was a true hero and great patriot. His character and wisdom was the beacon that cast anew the glow upon that shining city on the hill. I will be forever grateful for living in his time and having had the opportunity to share in his profound love of these United States and her people.
Ronald Reagan was a patriot, he loved America, he conducted himself with honesty, respect for others, respect and reverence for the presidency, he was a great president and always delegated the applauds he received to the American people. We miss you president Reagan and need you now more than ever
"By the end of his term, 138 Reagan administration officials had been convicted, had been indicted, or had been the subject of official investigations for official misconduct and/or criminal violations. In terms of number of officials involved, the record of his administration was the worst ever."
A respectful interview. What a contrast to today, where interrupting by talking over is endless. Mr. Reagan’s time as President was an optimistic period, how I miss that.
Our world today is run by people with the mentality of sixth-graders. That's all.
Took my son to the Reagan library. Best day ever.
A beautiful humane interview. Thank you for posting this. (Australia)
Two legendary patriots, RIP, their likes will never be seen again.
Reagan was hardly a patriot. He froze pay increases for the military for almost 2 years, suspended COLA payments to active servicemembers for 12 months. Denied tens of thousands of vietnam vets any retiremnt at all. Not to mention the Iran-Contra scandal, the Keating Home Loan scandal and mass amnesty for Illegals.
heaven is not where you'll meet either j Wayne or r Reagan. They b with their buddies Custer, Caligula and Hitler.
How could anyone not love this interview...
As the years have passed, there's a few policies I've differed on with Reagan. In all fairness we'll always disagree on issues regardless of how good they are as president or how much we like them. But I will never deny how good of a choice he was as a leader. The man loved the country, the military, was a patriot, and just a class act. We all need his type now more than ever before
They were both racist A-holes!