This Sunday is the 100th birthday of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. He is known for many things, but especially for bringing a new sense of patriotism and hope for a better future for America. In the years following the Vietnam War and Watergate, and in the aftermath of several failed presidencies, Ronald Reagan came on the scene with a message of responsibility, strength, and a renewed commitment to American exceptionalism.
Of course, Reagan is most famous for being largely responsible for the collapse of the Soviet Union and for turning America’s stagnant economy back into a worldwide leader again.
I believe that one unintended consequence of the so-called Reagan Revolution was a strengthening of the faith structure of America in a general sense. So in a way, not only did Reagan restore faith in America, but he also helped to restore FAITH in America.
With this is mind, please go to Ed Rollins’ op-ed piece on his memories of Ronald Reagan and what it was like to work with him. I was deeply moved by his recollection of the wit and wisdom of a great American leader.
from: CNN
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