The Gipper's greatest hits—communism's worst nightmare in 42 minutes.
"Salute to Reagan" is a celebration of those many great moments when Reagan awakened within us a forgotten patriotism, a renewed optimism and, often, a good laugh. Relive all Reagan's most memorable quotes, from his inaugural words, "We are too great a nation to limit ourselves to small dreams." To the commanding "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Witness the conviction with which he speaks on the role of government, the necessity of military strength, and the "evil" of communism. See Reagan comfort a nation during the aftermath of the Challenger disaster and tenderly commemorate the veterans of D-Day. Plus, laugh along as Reagan wins over fans and foes alike with his trademark warmth and humor. Finally, enjoy the moving filmed Reagan tribute shown at the 1996 Republican National Convention-seven years after he left office-followed by Nancy Reagan's accompanying heartfelt speech on behalf of her husband.
Editing
Rapid-fire quote montages that would make campaign ad makers jealous.
Production
1996 RNC tribute footage—peak Republican convention tear-jerker editing.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Reagan was originally a Democrat who campaigned for Truman; the 'switching political party' keyword refers to his 1962 defection after Goldwater's nomination.
The 1996 RNC tribute featured here aired when Reagan's Alzheimer's was already public—Nancy's speech was essentially a farewell on his behalf, making this documentary unintentionally elegiac.
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