Reagan’s farewell address: ‘Informed patriotism’ in 1989 and 2019

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In the heated era of 2019, as leftist globalists take on President Trump’s proud assertion of nationalism, a hallowed voice form the past cries out for remembrance.

Thirty years ago today, Ronald Reagan addressed the nation for the last time as president. It was his 34th speech from the Oval Office, and he gave his final assessment on his two terms. Reagan reflected that the two achievements for which he was proudest were his economic recovery — which had created close to 20 million new jobs — and the recovery of America’s morale. America once again was respected in the world, and was once again looked to for leadership.

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