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  • Опубликовано: 14 фев 2017
  • On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th president of the United States of America. During the inaugural parade, The Tabernacle Choir sang a spirited rendition of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” while President Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan, and their family watched from the stands of the presidential review box.
    The Choir performed while aboard a 70-foot parade float, which stopped in front of the box at the request of Nancy Reagan.
    President Reagan was clearly moved by the Choir’s performance, and following the performance he said, “The Choir’s singing was a highlight of our inauguration, as we knew it would be. I’m sure I speak for all Americans when I say thank you for saying so well what all of us feel about this land of the free and home of the brave. There is no more inspirational moment for any American-and that includes Ronald Reagan-than to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing ‘Glory, glory, hallelujah, His truth is marching on.’”
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  • @garym2879
    @garym2879 2 года назад +88

    Not saying other Presidents didn't, but you could SEE how much Reagan loved this country.

    • @rickjohnson1266
      @rickjohnson1266 11 месяцев назад +9

      Rush Limbaugh used to call him "Ronaldus Magnus" which means "Ronald the Great." They never met, despite many appointments and cancelled appointments they had to meet, things kept coming up that prevented it. I know they are together now with Washington in Heaven.

  • @adrianlarkins7259
    @adrianlarkins7259 6 лет назад +46

    Come on America, where has that spirit gone? You spend so much time fighting among yourselves. Unite and be strong again. I'm a UK citizen

    • @Mboy245
      @Mboy245 3 месяца назад +4

      Our country is so messed up at the moment. Can't agree on much over here. Much love to the UK from the States 🇺🇲

  • @SpiderMan-gv2gd
    @SpiderMan-gv2gd 6 лет назад +177

    Battle Hymn of The Republic was his favorite song. RIP President Reagan

  • @oscarwildeghost
    @oscarwildeghost 3 года назад +17

    Say what you want, Mormon's are patriots and true Americans. And Ronnie was the greatest patriot of them all!

  • @curtiscf1986
    @curtiscf1986 3 года назад +232

    I absolutely love this. You can see what he’s saying to himself in his eyes.
    “I don’t deserve this! I am not worthy of having this choir, these people, sing to me.”
    Here is a man who truly loved his country and his people.

  • @elizabethgardner2341
    @elizabethgardner2341 3 года назад +10

    GOD Bless our beloved President Reagan

  • @Wolly735
    @Wolly735 2 года назад +12

    I feel like they aren't justing singing. They are filling him, with HIS spirit. That's what we're seeing here. Through time and space, HIS truth is marching on.

  • @jv-ep2tc
    @jv-ep2tc Год назад +16

    I believe that on that day, this choir achieved the greatest single performance of this song in the song's history.

  • @judybertagna4527
    @judybertagna4527 Год назад +8

    A great president who loved this country.

  • @auntpittypattys
    @auntpittypattys 3 года назад +8

    thank you god for the mormon tabernacle choir thank you god for president reagan at the top of the heap for great presidents

  • @tortletrainwrek9335
    @tortletrainwrek9335 Год назад +4

    God bless America.❤ 🇺🇸

  • @edoardopesce9226
    @edoardopesce9226 2 года назад +12

    It makes me cry every time I watch it. You see everything of Reagan in these images.

  • @freshcutonion8945
    @freshcutonion8945 4 года назад +8

    He was holding back tears...he understood GOD ,AND THIS COUNTRY GOD GAVE US.

  • @tambrosia
    @tambrosia 4 года назад +70

    You can say what you like about President Regan, still one of the best in the history of the nation.
    A man who loved America heart and soul.
    RIP Mr. President Regan.
    Pax+

  • @randyeastwood7620
    @randyeastwood7620 4 года назад +10

    It takes faith to live daily the ideals in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. It's not supposed to be easy, which is why it's worthy to do so.

  • @flammenwerfer6548
    @flammenwerfer6548 3 года назад +17

    Battle hymn of the republic is the most beautiful song I've ever heard

  • @Fausto_4841
    @Fausto_4841 Год назад +9

    This is really poetic, for the MTC to sing this song to the leader of the free world.

  • @mattkendall7701
    @mattkendall7701 5 месяцев назад +3

    It's as if he's having a religious experience. Like he's witnessing something so beautiful it can be described in words.

  • @billbright1755
    @billbright1755 7 лет назад +237

    Mr. President, Sir, it is an honor to sing for you.

    • @julieschultz6363
      @julieschultz6363 7 лет назад +14

      So you're in the choir? How cool is that?. This song is a joy to sing and by the time we get to the last Amen, I'm having a holy ghost moment that leaves me crying (and shaking) so much I can't even sing. It's a good thing we're up in the choir loft because this church has never been spiritually demonstrative and might not understand.

    • @mediaboyz9848
      @mediaboyz9848 5 лет назад +10

      Wow thats awesome Brother Bright! thanks for sharing :D

  • @LATVERIAN1
    @LATVERIAN1 7 лет назад +79

    R.I.P. Dad. We love and miss you so. God keep you for all eternity.
    August 6th, 1934 to February 18th, 1986

  • @sueberg6564
    @sueberg6564 7 лет назад +392

    Now THIS is what a Presidential inaguration is all about!

  • @jayb7755
    @jayb7755 6 лет назад +26

    That right there is a man who LOVES his country with all his heart!

    • @alainriviere7950
      @alainriviere7950 4 года назад +2

      You can see it in his soul. A true Patriot

  • @yongyuan9595
    @yongyuan9595 4 года назад +57

    I can not stop crying even nearly forty years later when hearing the beautiful song. Praise to LORD.

  • @reedwallace8641
    @reedwallace8641 4 года назад +55

    Every time I watched this I can’t help but cry but cry in assurance. This song reminds us all that no matter what lies ahead we can always look to the Father.

  • @GoodLifeInSpain
    @GoodLifeInSpain 4 года назад +7

    Wow! Wow! Wow! God Bless America!

  • @vincenthenry3047
    @vincenthenry3047 6 дней назад

    I'm from Canada,and watching this video makes me proud and blessed to be neighbours to the USA.

  • @Lethnion
    @Lethnion 5 лет назад +37

    WoW!! Reagan was so moved. Loved to see how much that man loved his country .

  • @jswilley37
    @jswilley37 6 лет назад +35

    That man sure did love this country.

  • @jane52355
    @jane52355 5 лет назад +95

    When leaders fear God and reference His name.

    • @azia5051
      @azia5051 3 года назад +2

      This most his favorite music instill the end, God bless Mr Reagan and even his wife too.

  • @xiglinia
    @xiglinia 3 года назад +6

    A great "gift" to the best US Presidente.

  • @teceyS3
    @teceyS3 4 года назад +23

    How merciful is our Heavenly Father and our Messiah, for extending their arms of Love and Mercy towards us all the day long, and inviting us to come unto them, and to come home ♡♡♡

  • @Musashi-ry3tg
    @Musashi-ry3tg 4 года назад +3

    America’s Tabernacle of Temple Square the BEST AMERICAN CHIOR WHICH HAS THE SPECIAL SPIRIT 🙏👍👍👍❤️‼️

  • @Pommezul
    @Pommezul 5 лет назад +51

    Reagan was indeed one of the best presidents of the U.S.A.

  • @normanalvarez5751
    @normanalvarez5751 6 лет назад +11

    The first time I was able to vote the best president ever love you mr. Reagan!!!!!

  • @steelswarfs
    @steelswarfs 4 года назад +30

    The Choir never ceases to amaze me. Delivers every time.

  • @AndreW-yn7ux
    @AndreW-yn7ux 4 дня назад

    Has anyone thought they were tears of regret and not happiness? This song bringing him back to a more untainted time.

  • @judas4309
    @judas4309 7 лет назад +113

    What an amazing song, you can see that everyone in the choir believed in the words that they were singing, that is why it was such a powerful performance!!

  • @johnprovince5304
    @johnprovince5304 6 лет назад +36

    We still love and miss you Mr. President.

  • @arcingcat
    @arcingcat 2 года назад +117

    I am crying 41 years later. Greatest President in my lifetime.

    • @seanbaskett5506
      @seanbaskett5506 Год назад +4

      Right with you. I'm a Reagan baby born and proud.

    • @Marie-ge5yy
      @Marie-ge5yy Год назад +1

      Absolutely!

    • @lavernebusey4899
      @lavernebusey4899 Год назад +2

      I am crying as they are the greatest choir in my lifetime!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

    • @bernardbareng4240
      @bernardbareng4240 10 месяцев назад +1

      Good bless America 🇺🇸 the country he loves

    • @bernardbareng4240
      @bernardbareng4240 8 месяцев назад

      He is my favorite president of the United States 🇺🇸 my God bless Ronald Reagan and the country he loves

  • @lordrobert12
    @lordrobert12 Год назад +16

    Our nation’s best president ever!!❤️❤️

  • @gungagaolu8869
    @gungagaolu8869 3 года назад +4

    What a great Choir (Mormon Tabernacle Choir) and may God always Bless America.....Rest in peace President Reagan.

  • @elyse443
    @elyse443 3 года назад +10

    I really feel for children who will never get to hear real music like this live. 😢
    Feel the power of man intersecting with God. The real God.

    • @starlegends3092
      @starlegends3092 2 года назад

      Its still possible for people to do something like this again. I dont think enyone changed phisics lol
      As a teen, i enjoyed this video!!

    • @stephtimms1776
      @stephtimms1776 2 года назад +1

      @@starlegends3092 Can't change physics or science, but they sure try to now, and history. This was a precious patriotic time in history.

  • @bradheffernan3351
    @bradheffernan3351 11 месяцев назад +19

    I believe America was at its pinnicle of greatness under President Ronald Reagan.

  • @adventuresnorthwest3643
    @adventuresnorthwest3643 3 года назад +6

    Truly the Spirit of God rested on the shoulders of this man that day and probably many days as President of the United States of America.

  • @beefyoso
    @beefyoso 7 лет назад +67

    You can tell he felt it.

  • @goodolebb2994
    @goodolebb2994 6 лет назад +269

    Seeing the way soooo many of the people in our country are acting these days . . . . it was exceedingly wonderful to find this old video reposted !!! I'm old enough so I can well remember this occasion. . . . . I was sitting in my LazYBoy, with my pregnant wife on the sofa next to me. We were watching the parade on TV ... when this happened! It was one of only a very few times I'd ever heard the Mormon Choir, and both me and my wife were brought to tears by this presentation !!!!! I will forever consider THIS PERFORMANCE to be the FINEST presentation of both this choir and this amazing, moving song ! ! ! !

    • @robinaguinaldo4507
      @robinaguinaldo4507 6 лет назад +11

      I agree with you and I too was moved by this beautiful presentation of this song. GOD BLESS THE USA!!!

    • @karinscott1241
      @karinscott1241 6 лет назад +14

      I was just a dumb teenager at the time, but I was so moved, as I was at seeing this again. So momentous.

    • @starlegends3092
      @starlegends3092 2 года назад +2

      Wow cool!

  • @randypagel1711
    @randypagel1711 3 года назад +9

    Almost 200 dislikes? Our country is in trouble if we can't agree this was the most amazing thing to see and hear! Thank you President Reagan for your service and God Bless America! How about a Nobel Peace Prize for ending the Cold War and bringing freedom to so many Eastern Bloc countries!?

  • @cedricdeconcordia7862
    @cedricdeconcordia7862 3 года назад +31

    Epic, heart-wrenching and soul-stirring performance even 40 years later!!!

  • @mikeme6713
    @mikeme6713 6 лет назад +13

    He was so amazing. Just the best. We need him so much now. Thank God for him.

  • @Boneyardbound
    @Boneyardbound 6 лет назад +85

    A legend among Presidents...the MTC provided an epic moment in his inauguration ceremony and he was moved to tears from this great rendition of The Battle Hymn of the Republic.. He loved his country and they loved him.

    • @donnagreen4506
      @donnagreen4506 6 лет назад +7

      I was a senior in college and home on break when I watched this with my mother. I was a staunch Democrat and I did not vote for him but I watch every inauguration no matter who is elected. This is one that stands out because of this moment captured here. My mother pointed out that President Reagan appeared to be moved to tears at the point when the tenors and basses sing their stanza. The coverage we watched showed Reagan's face at the point that they sang "In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea." That part of the song was so impacting and it is impacting especially now when then nation appears to be in turmoil. This ranks as the best inaugural performance ever!

    • @jrbutnotewing8227
      @jrbutnotewing8227 2 года назад +8

      Sooooo many years ago and still watching our president as the inauguration parade goes on has me crying again 2021!

  • @franceslambert8070
    @franceslambert8070 4 года назад +12

    For goodness sake, I am moved anytime I hear this song, and the LDS Choir takes it to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL!!!

  • @maluperez3028
    @maluperez3028 7 лет назад +60

    The singing of the righteous is a prayer.

  • @ldc3000
    @ldc3000 Год назад +4

    On this beautiful fourth of July 2023 I could not find a more fitting beautiful chorus to help remind me of the great sacrifice the men and women of these United States made for me and my family. God bless this great Country and all who served to keep us free. My heart swells with joy when I listen to this being sung at President Reagan's Inauguration.

  • @ActiveCameraPro
    @ActiveCameraPro Год назад +5

    I was just brought to tears!!! Looks like Reagan was too! God Bless this moment in time!

  • @waimeaguyz9074
    @waimeaguyz9074 4 года назад +23

    even after all these years watching this clip, it's still moving.

  • @mousearebec
    @mousearebec 6 лет назад +199

    Boy...... how can you not be moved by that rendition. God Bless President Reagan. He certainly gave us pride in our Country.

  • @88amilale
    @88amilale 6 лет назад +26

    Every time I The Mormon Tabernacle Choir it sends shivers down my spine and goosebumps on both arms with a big smile on my face also tears running down my face I am truly blessed to be Part of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 😊😊😊😊

  • @abk2k3aaronkauflin83
    @abk2k3aaronkauflin83 6 лет назад +41

    God bless Reagan and the beautiful USA 🇺🇸

  • @ernestovaldes5877
    @ernestovaldes5877 7 лет назад +315

    The right song for the right president! You can tell he was moved!

  • @peterrealangel
    @peterrealangel 3 года назад +3

    Everyone loved President Reagan, I did the same. Because I'm a runner, the reason God guided my footsteps to Reagan's library, to see his grave, also to run on his ranch, to say R.I.P., and Thank you! That’s what I did the next day, after President Reagan went to heaven. And now, God is leading me to the president's most favorite song 🇺🇸🙏🏽💖💫〽️❣️

  • @richthrush5602
    @richthrush5602 5 лет назад +7

    the best president we ever had GOD BLESS YOU Mr President I salute you.

  • @beny6930
    @beny6930 7 лет назад +680

    A great man who became a great President.

    • @MrHans818
      @MrHans818 6 лет назад +16

      I agree

    • @kennethcarroll5420
      @kennethcarroll5420 6 лет назад +5

      beny you hit the nail on the head

    • @dianachavez9223
      @dianachavez9223 6 лет назад +10

      I agree
      A great man. I loved him. Great President. RIP

    • @Curtis69213
      @Curtis69213 5 лет назад +4

      Everyone president will start to look epic next to our current fool

    • @PorknBeansss
      @PorknBeansss 5 лет назад +3

      And I approved your message.

  • @SarahPriceHancock
    @SarahPriceHancock 5 лет назад +43

    Such an uplifting moment. I'm grateful it was captured & uploaded to RUclips so I could see it so many years later. President Regan's facial expression was priceless. Oh that all of our world's leaders could be so moved by heart-felt music. The world would be a more peaceful place.

  • @frankpatrick4356
    @frankpatrick4356 5 месяцев назад +1

    He is one of the greatest President i have ever seen in my life. Thank you Mr Reagan and to his family. God bless.

  • @wdavis6939
    @wdavis6939 4 года назад +2

    What a President, what a choir. God Bless America.

  • @sydneybond8793
    @sydneybond8793 7 лет назад +356

    President Reagan I so miss you. I knew you loved your country. God Bless America

    • @kekeke4467
      @kekeke4467 6 лет назад +11

      I also miss Nancy Reagan, truly they were both a credit to the United States of America, and but for them, the world would have fallen into both a real and spiritual darkness that would have seen the extinction of the humanity both physically and spiritually.

    • @kimharoldduque2982
      @kimharoldduque2982 6 лет назад +7

      god bless the promise land of america from philippines

    • @azia5051
      @azia5051 3 года назад +2

      This most been his favorite music and even I too.

  • @WaffleCake
    @WaffleCake 3 года назад +4

    You can really tell he cared about America's people: that he knew he had a big responsibility to them.

  • @RebeccaRoeHale
    @RebeccaRoeHale 6 лет назад +61

    Well, honestly, how can you listen to that wonderful song sung by that glorious choir with the Spirit present and not be moved? I don't know who was standing behind Mrs. Reagan, but he was wiping tears from his eyes halfway through, and I can't blame him one bit.

  • @Mrmidtown1
    @Mrmidtown1 6 лет назад +8

    Amazing. You cannot help feeling immense patriotism from the Battle Hymn.. Just incredible. The MTC manages to make even 1981 sound quality breathtaking.

  • @elmercabais4983
    @elmercabais4983 4 года назад +5

    A wonderful performance by the great and famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Mabuhay po kayo from the Philippines! Thanks to Pres. Reagan for giving a great part in his time to perform during his inauguration as USA's 40th president. A great love and friendship between the Philippines and America.

  • @SAAlagarsamySornam
    @SAAlagarsamySornam 4 года назад +7

    WE LOVE YOU YOUR EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN...HOW SWEET IT WAS FOR ME TO GETA POST IN 1981....YOU ARE A GREAT COMMUNICATOR OF AMERICA.

  • @TheTribute410
    @TheTribute410 4 года назад +8

    Can’t imagine what that must’ve been like in person. God bless America

  • @davidteacher4137
    @davidteacher4137 5 лет назад +6

    The Episcopalian Church would not allow the singing of my dad's favorite, this hymn, at his funeral, so I had it sung when I orchestrated the service for my deceased wife. Stephen Ethridge

  • @twilson377
    @twilson377 26 дней назад

    Americas Choir! Reagan has tears. A great President!

  • @donaldmatthew4980
    @donaldmatthew4980 6 лет назад +465

    Ronald Reagan. Simply the best President you guys ever had, and I'm a Scotsman. God bless Ronald.

    • @squatking77
      @squatking77 6 лет назад +12

      Donald Matthew
      “Scotland the Brave”

    • @--ODiN--
      @--ODiN-- 5 лет назад +13

      Ohh so wasnt the best George Washington and Abraham Lincoln ?.

    • @mattmanzano51
      @mattmanzano51 4 года назад +10

      Thank you. He was a cracking President! Just brilliant!

    • @olpi71
      @olpi71 3 года назад +10

      Jon F Kennedy was also a great president !

    • @rahphonics4296
      @rahphonics4296 3 года назад +1

      I love this

  • @stephenpritchard4238
    @stephenpritchard4238 5 лет назад +9

    It was a moving moment not many dry eyes.

  • @maryyueil
    @maryyueil 3 года назад +3

    President Reagan was moved to tears by the singing of Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

  • @scbane
    @scbane 4 года назад +2

    You will never see something this patriotic or inclusive ever again.

  • @berukno1601
    @berukno1601 4 года назад +29

    Now THAT was a President!

  • @user-cf7pe3qg1c
    @user-cf7pe3qg1c 3 года назад +2

    My wonderful parents threw away our TV by 1977 (for good reason and it changed my life and I am grateful for it.) However, some things were not to be missed. When Reagan was sworn in (1981) I watched it from my high school library TV. I remember asking my choir director if we could go watch it. He did a vote in class and we won! I was 17. That was 40 years ago.
    I must have gone over my neighbor's house after school to watch the evening festivities because I remember this well.
    Enjoy!
    My favorite patriotic song for as long as I can remember!

  • @danieldeaver2907
    @danieldeaver2907 3 года назад +6

    Ronald Reagan was the greatest president to walk the Earth. Abraham Lincoln at second. Really says something.

  • @felixvisser9925
    @felixvisser9925 6 лет назад +29

    A great patriotic song for A GREAT PRESIDENT , GOD BLESS R. REAGAN

  • @marselhoxhaj1679
    @marselhoxhaj1679 4 года назад +7

    I can't help crying listening to this hymn......

  • @starlegends3092
    @starlegends3092 2 года назад +3

    This is more touching then just plain old watching recent tabernacle chior performances. They are all good, but its amasing to see the old times and then the past presedent's reaction

  • @timcarra6465
    @timcarra6465 3 года назад +1

    our great president wish we could bring him back love you ronnie

  • @RonaldWilliams-ey7mz
    @RonaldWilliams-ey7mz 2 года назад +1

    I remember watching this on TV in 1981 ..thanks Mr Reagan

  • @skliegel6012
    @skliegel6012 7 лет назад +5

    What a wonderful president he was! Too bad we do not have anyone like him today.

  • @pattycruz2251
    @pattycruz2251 3 года назад +1

    This is always my president I always love mr regan God bless you and mrs nancy in heaven

  • @seanbaskett5506
    @seanbaskett5506 Год назад +9

    A perfect tribute to the best president of modern American history. I was born on his watch, I would know.

  • @paullippmann8011
    @paullippmann8011 Год назад +2

    Best president ever!!

  • @timdunn5986
    @timdunn5986 6 лет назад +30

    Stunning performance. President Reagan could give a speech like no other. What a leader!

    • @brucecurtis6910
      @brucecurtis6910 2 года назад +2

      As a Democrat, he’s not my favorite president but man what a speaker (and hilarious)! He’s my second favorite speaker behind Honest Abe.

  • @ZZstaff
    @ZZstaff 6 лет назад +12

    President Reagan was a good man who helped and served others since his youth as a saving lives as a lifeguard.

  • @tylerleemyles9592
    @tylerleemyles9592 Месяц назад

    GLORY HALLELUJAH. GOD BLESS AMERICA

  • @captainamerica6525
    @captainamerica6525 6 лет назад +12

    Well done my good and faithful son...God bless the United States.

  • @lorijohnny7639
    @lorijohnny7639 4 года назад +2

    RIP.. Mr President Reagan Sir.. America will forever love him and always remember him as a great and honorable President.

  • @Anthony-lb4op
    @Anthony-lb4op 4 года назад +4

    SOOOO PROUDDDD!

  • @kratzlaff308
    @kratzlaff308 7 лет назад +104

    Truly one of the best renditions ever of Battle Hymn of the Republic, no wonder why Reagan was almost brought almost to tears for it. And just a small note, the guy standing in the left of POTUS is Secret Service SAIC (Special Agent in Charge) Jerry Parr, the man who became public after saving President Reagan's life three months later.

    • @MrVigilanteman
      @MrVigilanteman 6 лет назад +16

      Reagan mentions in his diary that his initial reaction toward Agent Parr was anger for manhandling him into the limo and then jumping on top of him. Later, of course, he realizes Agent Parr saved his life and gives him the well-deserved recognition for doing it.

  • @douggriggs1499
    @douggriggs1499 5 лет назад +9

    Wonderful. And wow!! Does the United States ever need him to be time traveled from then to NOW!!

  • @rklive7034
    @rklive7034 6 лет назад +8

    Great President... Great moment !

  • @MakelleBell
    @MakelleBell 4 года назад +6

    Goodness that was moving! Wow!