President Reagan's Interview with Tom Brokaw on January 17, 1989
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- Full Title: President Reagan's Interview with Tom Brokaw of NBC from the Oval Office on January 17, 1989
Creator(s): President (1981-1989 : Reagan). White House Television Office. 1/20/1981-1/20/1989 (Most Recent)
Series: Video Recordings, 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989
Collection: Records of the White House Television Office (WHTV) (Reagan Administration), 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989
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Production Date: 1/17/1989
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Contact(s): Ronald Reagan Library (LP-RR), 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065-0600 Phone: 800-410-8354, 805-577-4000, Fax: 805-577-4074, Email: reagan.library@nara.gov
National Archives Identifier:117700933
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He was 78 at the time of this interview. Joe Biden is 78. What a huge difference in cognitive function.
He was 77
@@KJJ3DS you are correct. 20 days shy of his 78th birthday. He still didn’t sound like the mush mouth in chief we have now.
The last president to even think he could hold a candle to Reagan was probably Kennedy! Both great presidents, but none since!!!
@@thomascerveny572 JFK was a very overrated president. He only gets high marks because of his tragic death at such a young age.
I was thinking that same thing dwass, Reagan was so sharp all the way through his presidency. I will admit I feel a bit sorry for Joe Biden, but I feel much worse for the U.S., with him as our current president. He has become an even more ineffective, and damaging president than we Republicans (also many Democrats), ever expected.
No flashing screen graphics, no silly sound effects, no vicious hostility in either direction. Just an intelligent conversation. Wow.
This is a master tape (as it sort of mentions at the very beginning), there wouldn’t be any graphics since the video belongs to the White House. I’m with you on the attitude/hostility though.
Reagan was the first president I ever voted for. He was the right man for the job & for that time. He won my vote twice that decade. Not sure we’ll ever have a man of that stature in the Oval Office again in my lifetime. How I miss his leadership & steadying hand. May God help us as we navigate the tumultuous waters of the politics of division in our nation today.
This is a great civil interview, it’s crazy to see how much things have changed just because of difference in political views. Ronald Reagan was a great leader.
A hateful, bigoted moron who cost thousands of deaths for aids victims. I hope he is in hell being beaten by a gang of gay demons.
I recall that back then certain of the media claiming Reagan was shallow and dumb. I was dumb enough to believe it. But I was young and impressionable. NOW I see a gracious, bright man who has an excellent way with language; who has ideas he believes in which have stood the test of history, and who has a great sense of humor. I see a good man. I wish I'd have appreciated him more back then.
And I wish we had presidential candidates now with one tenth the class Reagan had.
Cool
Yes, I agree
Reagan and Trump are similar in their beliefs of God, family and country. It's rare to find that in presidential candidates anymore.
Hey young waif - the wisdom of age has begun to catch up with you. All of us, well most of us, experience this. I thank you for your comments on the 2nd greatest President ever.
indeed. Reagan wasn't Nixon-level intellect (few were) but he was intelligent enough to know what subject matter he could master and it doesn't take high intelligence to know how to be honorable and have integrity.
@@RobertMJohnson My guess is Reagan's IQ was well above average. Maybe not in the 150 range, but surely 120 to 130, which put him in the upper 5% or so.
I agree integrity doesn't require intelligence, but in a sense, integrity is the highest intelligence if intelligence is defined by an organisms ability to perceive reality, as opposed to score well on a spacial reasoning test devised for profit by people who do well on that kind of test.
I was 19 years old in 1980. I remember it was raining here in NC but I didn't hesitate to get out of the car and cross the street to the elementary school I had attended as a boy. I couldn't wait to vote for Ronald Reagan. What a man.
@USAAF1941: I believe if the mainstream media were different and we didnt live in such evil and polarizing times, President Trump would not have had to act on constant defense and be the way he was and would have achieved extraordinary things with the help and support of Congress, but America is so divided nowadays, which made it impossible for President Trump to accomplish things he could have.
@@derekbaker777 I think you’re so right. It’s very difficult to play defense 24/7.
@@plk25425 People better wake up. Trump 2024!!!
@@JamesWilson-sb9iq people better wake up Jesus Christ now ...
@@jeffouellette9946 No way Trump loses if the election was tomorrow
Ronald Reagan was a class act. He is sorely missed. Gone but never forgotten.
My God, I miss this man. I don't understand it but I am 50 years old and every time I hear Mr. Regan speak I get emotional because he really seemed like one of the most genuine human beings to ever hold the title of President. I am sad that he's gone, but also happy he isn't around to see what we as a nation have become!
His correct interpretation of the constitution is nearly unheard of these days.
Our current crisis is our own damn fault as a society, stop blaming one man for the shortcomings of millions smh
You do realize he was racist and he funded the Taliban right
@Down with Corporate Amerika quit frequenting the dispensaries.
@@justlooking2007 Go block a highway, "traveler".
I voted for this great man first in 1980. I had just turned 18! My first voting experience was the best.
I turned 18 October 25, and voted for President Reagan November 4, 1980...The first time in my life we Made America Great Again... Then, it was downhill after that. The Bush Crime Family, the Clintons, and the Kenyan all tried to turn this country into a ghetto. Now, we have a great man leading us again until 2024 (hopefully)!...
@@classic-kool I am a great admirer of President Reagan as well, but if the Bushes were truly a crime family why would President Reagan have him as his Vice- President, are you saying this great President didn't do his due diligence or ignored these alleged facts, which is it?
@UC4v7co44RBik3AfhBBlD1gQ C'mon you don't think he had the ultimate authority over who his VP was? I admire Reagan and while he would take into consideration what would be pragmatic, the buck would stop with him and it's well documented they had a pretty good relationship
classic kool #trumphastogo2020
Lynn Wright. Me too.
I’m from the United Kingdom. I cried when I watched Ronald Reagan’s funeral. What a graceful, humble, and kindhearted person who lead his country with honor. One of the greatest leaders the US has had.
He was awesome. I was a kid when he was our President. He loved us and our country...what else could we ask for? The country felt great in the 80s.
@@3joewj it felt great? oooo k....I remember ketchup being a vegetable on our school lunch menu in the 80s...sure was great....
@@josephmitchell5365 so traumatizing..😄
@@3joewj so insightful
@@3joewj The ideology of modern American movement conservativism which was started by William Frank Buckley and Barry Goldwater and later was popularized by Ronald Reagan is nothing but a completely absurd and illogical philosophy.
What a man, a far cry from what we've seen since his departure. Humble, respectful, thankful and blessed.
He literally funded the fucking Taliban
Trump had no respect for his own mother he called his mother a kraut !!!
@@giaserpicocci but he did right by our country, kept us safe and always put us first, a far cry from our current POtuS.
@Willhelm Buddesweir North American Free Trade Agreement.
@@lvmykdz5724 LOL Really? It’s a far cry from our last president too.
I had the distinct honor to serve under the Honorable President Ronald Reagan while serving in the United States Marine Corps. Till this day I have never been more proud to have served under a Commander in Chief such as him. A man of honor . A man of his word. A man of Integrity. All Marines new he had our backs, as well as America's back. And all the world knew he carried a big stick as well. No talk. All action. The finest example of what an American Leader really is.... God Bless Ronald Reagan! And Nancy! Semper Fi!
Thank you, sir, for your service. The Marines epitomize the time honored values of God, family, Country and selfless service. I pray the Armed Forces May regain or retain these values and not be permanently tainted by partisan identity politics that are so prevalent today. We would do well as a society to look to and learn from the best traditions and values enshrined and lived by in all of the armed services. We the People are free and safe in great part because of your and your comrades' selfless dedication.
@@rustybarn9418 everything I wrote for the other gentleman applies to you as well. Thank you. I couldn't serve because I am 4f but nearly everyone in my family has. God bless you and all your comrades in arms. Let's pray especially for our nation's Wounded Warriors.
as a 14 yr old Indian boy, it would be a pleasure for me to serve as a soldier in the U.S.
Many of us Canadians still very much miss President Reagan, a true American patriot yet global well wisher and an optimist. Fearless and steadfast leader is no more. God bless him and his loved ones.
Buddhadev Guha Reagan would not be happy if he saw what his party and American conservatism has become under Donald Trump.
and we miss Stephen Harper):
Thank you Canadians. Many were the times I crossed the border, and there was nothing but friendliness. My grandfather was Canadian. His wife was English. There is something about such heritage. Reagan had the same natural class.
Buddhadev Guha As an American I appreciate your kind comment.
Green reGreen Reagan and trump have similar policies
I am blessed to say that the majority of my military career was spent with President Reagan as my Commander In Chief. It was an absolute privilege to serve under his command and we knew we were respected and valued.
Your comment gave me chills. And thank you for your service
Thank you for your service
I served under Reagan as well. I also felt privileged to serve under this extraordinary man.
Thank you.
Thanks for your service. God bless
Reagan said something that finally made sense to me. I'm 68 now, my father worked in a factory my mom kept the house. We never were without food or shelter. Doctors were seen when sick. Clothes were handed down. Finally it dawned on me, the "Government didn't come around and tell us we were poor". Dad , all these years and still learning from you and mom.
Sounds like the American dream I'm 35 and bust my tail to feed my family I believe in teaching my children to work hard it's what we Americans are made of grit and determination
I miss both of these guys, how professional and respectful they are towards each other.
I was just a kid in the 80's but now at 41 I realize what a great president Reagan was
He wasn’t, go read up on him and his administration blatantly ignored the aids epidemic in the beginning and most of the way through. GOP were evil fucks then and just a different version having morphed into the GQP.
Biden is a lot like Reagan.*
*If Reagan had an operation that replaced his brain with oatmeal.
pos
@@terrybrenner9820 speaking of pos's...
@@Chicken_Little_Syndrome the alzheimer hollywood oatmeal for brains reagan?
I was a young boy in the 80s. Reagan was my hero. His voice was so calm like my great grandfathers. I really miss him still today. He made you feel safe and secure
Ditto, good Sir 👍 👌!!! Complete Ditto.
God BLESS y'all 🙌!!🙏 ❤️
Yes, he certainly did. With Ronald Reagan at the helm, the U.S. was the best she could be!
He was a actor !!!!!! he committed genocide against African Americans and then whites with crack pouring drugs into poor city’s
This is all true he sure played a great president but was a lier and is probably burning in hell
@@susancox9717 we were doing very good under Trump
@@dennishowell6494 I definitely agree!!
Back than when journalists were not trying to make a point (theirs) but actually listen to their invitee!
While everyone is amased by the guest, I am just as impressed by Tom Brokaw. We miss this kind of press today...
Whatever his flaws may have been, this man affected my life deeply and positively. I had been a young working adult just out of high school under Jimmy Carter. Carter made me and others feel defeated, and that sky high inflation, interest rates, and fuel shortages were the "new normal" that we all had to adjust to. The country was in a sullen and defeated mood. Carter was a good man, but he told us all essentially to just get used to it. Joe Biden today reminds me very much of Jimmy Carter, minus Carter's good works on humanitarian causes. By contrast to Carter, Biden just seems venal.
When Reagan took office, the mood of the country changed overnight. He was a master communicator, unrivaled since except perhaps by Bill Clinton. Reagan made us think anything was possible, because he really believed it was. He made us proud to be Americans again, largely by example. He didn't require huge rallies with choreographed music or hats with printed slogans to do it, either. He simply exuded confidence in his American vision whenever he spoke.
With this new confidence, I married, started my first business, and bought my first house. My wife and I both invested in improving our education, which paid off for decades to come. My work took me to a number of foreign countries, and how I was treated as a visiting American dramatically changed for the better when Reagan took office.
Reagan may not have been correct about everything, but he spent eight years as our National Cheerleader, which is a major part of the role of our President. I actually feel sorry for those too young to have known life under his presidency. I'm glad I didn't miss it.
Your words captured the feelings of those times so well. Regan restored hope and faith in what we missed that was so sacred. Yes we were fortunate to have lived it. They just don't make them like that anymore.
I remember that "overnight" positive change in the atmosphere of people's outlook, soon after Reagan took office. Even the culture seemed to change; the U.S. became energized with activity & progress, the stock market did very well (overall); hand in hand with the progress, people were constantly entering business ventures with confidence of economic success, etc. It wasn't all perfect, but Reagan understand basically how the country could work well, economically. I also admired Reagan for his anti "big government" beliefs; he had no illusions about government's desire for power & the over reaches of power government is capable of. I also believe he was a decent, warm & humanitarian person, character traits I would wish to return in presidents & politicians.
It’s all about President Reagan’s rock-firmed faith in his savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Carter was a good president, who was handed an inflationary economy, and hired Federal Reserve Chairman- Paul Volcker, which had helped to stop inflation. Carter was intelligent, and had very high morals. Carter was weak, when it came to Iran, and the hostages.
Reagan was intelligent, eloquent in speaking and jocular, always joking around. Reagan's one mistake was to Iran-Contra Affair, having the CIA and Oliver North fight off communism in Nicaragua, supporting the Sandinista's, using the funding from the sale of weapons and drugs.
Biden is absolutely no Carter. Biden may be the worst president in U.S. history.
I am 23 and I wish I lived under Reagan. Joe Biden is also making me depressed and not proud about living in America.
Simple wisdom, timeless principles. Honesty, integrity, diligence, humility. A remarkable man.
I agree you put it into words
And, perhaps more importantly, a deep faith and an unashamed reliance on God.
He is MYYY HERO. RIP 🙏 He is definitely 🙏 one of VERYYY FEW people who one could look at through video footage, books, places where his name is and know that HE'S WORTH THE RESPECT AND HONOR. 🙏 God BLESS HIMMM for having shown 🙏 the world 🌎 🙏 HIS LIGHT that he SHOWED, with ABSOLUTE LOVE ❤️ ❤️ ❤️!! GOD BLESS HIMMM, and his WHOLLLE family.
@@davebramble2444 AAAMMMEEENNNN!!
If you read this letters to friends he has a very thoughtful and modern approach to life.
I have often heard people who knew and worked with Ronald Reagan, that what you saw was what you got. Unlike most public figures, he actually was, in real life, the man you saw in public.
Regan wanted to be the person he became. He wanted to be an American👍
That's true. he was the last good Republican President. How the hell do you go from him to Bubba Clinton, The Bushes and then Trump? Why not OJ?
My high school girlfriends father was a speech writer for RR in the early 70s. What a missed opportunity for a peek at this great man.
The man you saw in Public, a racist asshole
@@bigraviolees How so?
Politics aside, Reagan was genuine, sincere, and extremely articulate. A decend human being and true grandfather figure for the country.
He was partial to African Americans and did not support a MLK national holiday. He is also on tape referring to black s as Monkees.
@Michael Lucas Yeah and not to mention he also funded the taliban and other terrorist groups
I highly doubt that President Reagan thought that all African Americans were “monkeys”
I highly believe that he and John Wayne did. 🖕🏾
@@RajbirSingh-ul1mw He was acclaimed due to his popularity as an actor but was a decent politician compared to those of the current times.
The World needs leaders like Pres Reagan. Total respect for him.
I voted for him twice, and was thrilled when he won both times!!! A Great President for our Nation and all Americans!
The same here...
Reagan was a traitor who sold crack to kids as Nancy said just say no
and today's republicans voted for trump
Do not forget his phrase: "Mr Gorbachov, tear down this wall!"
When you go to London you will see the result of his wonderful work.
The USA embassy has a monument to remind us of that.
A great man, no doubt
@@davidanalyst671 Better than Hitlery Clintonista.
I was traveling for work a lot during his time in office, and I remember once, waiting for my plane in the airport bar, when Reagan came on the TV. Everyone stopped, you could hear a pin drop. No other prez I'd ever seen could do that, BE that, to hold an airport bar captive. I miss him greatly. I miss leaders who LOVE this country.
I tried to catch all his speeches and press conferences, he was a very engaging speaker.
People did this for Obama
Amen to that.. it is shameful to have the leaders we have today. None of them could match up to this great man.
No matter how ppl feel about Reagan,God truly did watch over him and the nation! Right place) Right time)Glory to the most High!
12 years of bedridden dementia was karma from god hahaha
@@terrybrenner9820 Karma is Hindu. And when you suffer in old age, what shoul;d we all do? Laugh? hahahaha
We totally missed such a great human being, look what happened last thirty years, no one can come even close to him.
The president of the 80's. How refreshing it is to listen to people like him now regardless of your opinion of him. The media circus and the so called leaders today make a kindergarten seem rather sophisticated.
You got that right.
Yeah these hippies in control now are just the spoiled children play acting 🙏🇺🇸
Runny was one wonderful guy long before he became president and he was great as president...far more of a GREAT man than we currently are STUCK with!!!
@@frankbloom9533 they stole the election for TheLefts newworldorder WeThePeople elected trump 🙏🇺🇸God is our only hope
You did waaaay too many drugs in the 80's.
Your brain is fried.
I'm only 37 and I could listen to him talk all day
Yes he was one of a kind. And he can could tell a joke of two as well. very informative .
I’m only 23 and Reagan is my favorite Republican president.
Ditto!
I'm 16 and love Reagan
55 years old and he is by far the best President in my lifetime!
Trump is gaining ground 😉🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I can say that as a kid my Dad struggled to keep us feed and housed and It wasn’t until Regan got into office did things where I grew up change for us and most everyone and for the better. He was the perfect guy for the job in that moment of history. And I give credit to God, Ronny and Fred Rogers for the man I am to day, and the way I think about and treat people. I can not wait to see them all in heaven one day.
What a man...What a person... We need him today.
cuz youre a deranged jerkoff?
Well, he had early Alzheimers during this interview. Whoever is in office, we don’t need any kind of Iran-Contra type events occurring. Allegedly, he would just sign off on whatever was put in front of him by his staff (and numerous times at that). His advisors were even caught shredding documents on this whole ordeal, trying to make the whole thing disappear. Even if he really didn’t remember any of this like he claimed, it’s still something we don’t need today… there’s enough scandal.
What we need is a young president (one below retirement age)… someone who understands the economic and societal struggles that new generations face, one with very little grey hair, great bedside manner (like Reagan in that way), someone that can unite this country, help the poor, help industries/corporations thrive… someone that sets all of us up for success in the future.
His voice is so calm and reassuring. Amazing.
Reagan was a true gentleman and an example for all to follow.
Merel Hagar
@J Calhoun common knowledge, the woman herself. not the most important thing in his life (I bet important in that woman's life), but one of the things showing he was a complicated figure, not at all a good ole daddy shown by the media and loved by the people. a myth of sorts.
@SteppenWolff100 That sounds like a threat to our current President, hopefully you get visit from the Secret Service.
@SteppenWolff100 if ignorance is bliss, then you live in an Utopia.
He was a snitch and a drug dealer tbh lol
I remember when he was shot and how scared I was. I was 14 and was shocked that someone would do that to such a great man. they don't make em like him anymore. 🤧 and we need men like him in our world right now!!!❤
President Reagan at the top of his game right to the last day. The end of the greatness. What a great decade, what a great President.
Didn't he waste away with Alzheimer's?
@@wll1500he did in the last few years of his life. His last public appearance was in 1997. After that, Alzheimer’s took a huge tole on his health. Nancy kept him out of the public eye as he was slowly dying
@@zacharybrown7354 then it wouldn't be accurate to say he was on top of his game until his last day
@@wll1500 I think what he meant to say was he was at the top of his game until the end of his last day of public service, which was before 2000
@@zacharybrown7354 ah. That makes sense.
President Reagan was a very fair, smart, compassionate and level headed man!! I Always Loved This Wonderful Man, and may God Bless Him!!!
And he does
I was just a young man barely out of high school and joined the US Air Force. I didn't concern myself with politics, but I'm so thankful that I began my military career under the leadership of this incredible commander in chief. All of us in the military at that time loved and cherished this man.
Thank you President Ronald Reagan.
Rest in Peace
Red Cloud Shaman I also served under Reagan. I love him. But I love Trump too. Their policies are the same..Trump is fighting a radicalism we’ve not seen before.
@@keelsmac01 Well said my friend. I agree 1000% with you!!!!
You’re lucky he didn’t send you to get blown up in Beirut like he did the marines in ‘83
I served in USAF when Reagan Was POTUS in 1985 He Was A Great Man 100 % No Doubt about that! Retired USAF in 2008 Miss That Man ! Was Governor of California My Mom Met him while I Was in Texas in Basic Training ! 🤣
@@gregoryborowski6012 Thank you for your message Gregory. That's awesome!
I grew up in Albania and I miss this president. He just gives a vibe of such great gentleman and human being.
He was a great man! Watch some of his interviews and see how well-versed he was on every subject. See his vision and how much he got right. Some people mock him, I guess, but not sure why. He did a great job.
I love this man . Thank you Mr President Reagan . True American Patriot
He was a complete asshole and criminal traitor to the USA.
@@jstravelers4094 again give specifics. When did Reagan commit treason? What act did he he do Date/time.
Like making the working man pay through the nose on taxes while billionaires and corporations hoard money.
Trickle trickle. Reggae a great guy 😵
@@TimApple. well then your happy with Carter #2 now high prices an inflation: wow they sure help the middle class, NOT. I'll take Reagonomics over these clowns anyway. You sure fufill PT Barnums quote about 1 born every moment.
@@byronscherer5098 Says the lady who quotes a clown and at the same time calls me stupid.
Your mom should have swallowed.
One of The best presidents we ever had. He was all about what benefited America and he worked for the American people . Rest In Peace mr. President🙏🏻
What about Trump? Look at what we have today?
@@jaysmith179he’s one of the best. Reagan is no 4 and trump is 7
“Didn’t know we were close to poverty because the government hadn’t told us we were” priceless!
I feel inspired in humanity on every word of President Reagan! thank you for airing his wisdom!
Since 1989 there’s no one that has come remotely close to Reagan as a total package. Very knowledgeable, humble, intelligent, tremendous speaker and story teller. Consistent. Direct. But above all a perfect gentleman.
Loved that President!!! Trump in a different way showed some of the same traits.
A Prince!!!
@@geraldineswallow6433 No. He most definitely DID NOT.
We hired Reagan to do a job. And he did it very well in a much different time. We finally Hired Trump to save what was Left of our great country. Now look what the Leftists have done in just over one damn year to our great Lady!!!!! We’re not done Yet!!!!!
The one who didn't get in who would have been the best of the last 100 yrs would have been Ross Perot. When Iran took hostages from Perots company Ross hired mercenaries an went into Iran an got his employees home. He would have gotten our fiscal house in order. I did like Reagan.
I Love how comfortable President Reagan makes someone feel, and how down to earth and really genuine and sincere he was!!! What a wonderful and lovely treasure of a fabulous man!
He never forgot his humble beginnings. Humility goes before honor.
Executives and CEOs felt that way too
Ooopoop
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To him it was special to being an American and he saw that all Americans had potential to be great. I for one hold that pride and ask all that love this country to be vigilant and carry themselves in good character. This nation is in peril.
@@waynecastleman1363 this nation is in peril from many policies he enforced
Maybe the best president in my lifetime, I always thought Reagan was a hell of a nice guy too. I always remember as a young teenager his speech after the Challenger disaster and he almost brought me to tears, and I really don't ever cry.
He was. I keep waiting for another like him and every subsequent president is that much further from him in the way of both character and ability.
President Reagan was 78 years old when this aired. Imagine if Biden, who is now 79, were this cogent and coherent.
Good interview, but he couldnt name a Movie Star or American Movie he admired
@@careygreen4274he was also starting to suffer early signs of alzheimers
Very few Presidents will ever be this great . He started out to change a country and ended up changing the world.
What A Great Man
Trump!
Ah yes back when the media was not the story
thank ronnie for our new media.
Amen 🙏
You encapsulated the idea perfectly.
@@robertstewart239 italjan
@@cameron6870 True. It was a blunder to remove the fairness doctrine. I still love Reagan tho. He really cared for our country.
In my opinion for what it is worth the greatest president in my lifetime. God Bless you Mr. Ronald Reagan and God Bless all who were lucky enough to to be around then.
He was almost 78 at the time of this interview. Clear sharp mind, and looked good considering his age. Good man, and a good leader. Exactly what we need today running our government.
Not just 78. 78 with Alzheimers. All the more impressive.
America was united. Look at the electoral map his second term. America united is the greatest civilization ever to exist. I don't know how we got so far left or right..but we need to close that gap. My thoughts.
Good Humble and kind man . I like this PRESIDENT. I pray whoever be the next president will get a piece of his kindness.
I met him when i was 18 while a new Marine, i became a republican that day. Best president in our modern time.
what was the interaction like
At first I was a little starstruck he shook my hand with both of his hands and he build up a conversation that led to a punchline Of a joke. He spoke with definitive command in his voice. he was very cordial and a great host. Throughout high school I was surrounded by people who just didn’t like him because he was a Republican, but after meeting him and the people around him I decided to become a Republican.
The Truth that’s awesome 👍 thanks for taking the time to tell me
Thank you 🙏 so very much for your services.
The Truth Thank you for your service 🙏. And in other words like how trump is hated by everyone? Or what do you think
Such a lovable man. So dear and warm-hearted.
I MISS PRESIDENTS LIKE THIS WHO DID THE JOB DID NOT BLAME AND HE BOUGHT AMERICANS TOGETHER REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUNDS RIP PRESIDENT REGAN 🙏🏿
Truly a great man, the founding fathers would be proud. May God rest his soul in peace.
Same he will always be the Best 🇺🇸 American President
@@abdelrahmanraad742
Tom brokow comes accross as a demon , when compared to Reagen
He was an actor and he acted his way into the White House.
idiot , Regan was a multi felon under Federal law SEE: 18 USC sec.241.
He, and Nixon were part of McCarthy's communist with hunt that
ruined many hundreds of innocent peoples lives
Supreme racist
Seems odd now to see an interview where the interviewer isn't constantly interrupting or trying to spin what's said.
I noticed Tom did spin his brother's book's purpose with an obvious lie. Reagan has to correct him. Back then their deceit was less obvious though. Now they are full charge.
Yeah, he just sits there and lets the spin spin out of the spin-masters mouth without any spine and avoids any real issues of the day, luke warm milk toast.
Well also the person interviewed is not spilling lies, insulting and aggressively speaking about incoherent mambo jumbo nonsense... different men
Ender
I was just thinking that! You can tell hear that President Reagan is suffering from early Alzheimer’s, and he has trouble remembering names, and events specifically, and Tom Brokaw does not say things like “what, the Cipole, do you remember about so-and-so?“ He allows President Reagan to speak in Descriptive generalities. It really is a great interview.
You seem to be missing a lot. What about trying to accuse him of racism, and not caring about the poor? Truely, this is tame compared to the media's standards, or lack their of today. If you watch when the camera cuts to Brokaw his demeanor, his body language, he refused to appreciate the honor of interviewing President Reagan. Oh he said the appropriate words, but there is no mistaking his hating every minute of allowing President Reagan the opportunity to answer, and speak as he so desired. Brokaw, refused to respond in a positive way towards his slight jokes. It is typical of the leftists, and the media especially, to maintain a demeanor of having a higher intellect, and moral superiority over everyone who does not believe and practice what they believe and practice. And so, they were and still are a miserable bunch, lacking in even decent character.
Being a kid in the 80’s watching this man and Thatcher, great!
nazi lovers like you saly me hahahah
What a blessed humble forgiving noble man. What an amazing life he led. What great things he achieved for America and the world. God bless you President Reagan!
Such a kind and thoughtful man! Growing up in the 80’s he was one of a kind! You were truly the best and are missed!
He might have been a kind man in person. However, his policies for poor, working, and middle class Americans were anything but kind.
Stephen Rouse Reagan said the best social program was a JOB. Look where all the kind social policies have gotten us..20 trillion in debt.
@@steverouse1976 My father, who was self employed, thrived under Reagan. He gave our family a wonderful home and family life.
Christin M. Not like what we have today with Trump. Not even close.
@@steverouse1976 No its what you call tough love, and the net effect of his policies was a vastly improved economy compared to what he inherited
Love him or not, Reagan was the most well spoken gentleman.
I've listening to this twice today and shared it's on messenger with a few people. I'm 45 never been married no kids dated a lot still waiting Reagan before Trump Reagan was I remember the 80s how nice things were for kids
Yes he acted looked and spoke presidential.
Best acting he ever did.
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I think his mom was very respectful and proper. Very very proper. Loyal to country and very well adjusted and well cared for.
Loved him. Made me a lifelong Republican!
Spoke of God, great man of principle. May God continue to guide him home ❤️🙏🏾
hahahaha
jiggyv6193 - He is one with the essence of God (Ortus to me in my personal faith) so I believe he needs no guidance to God’s majesty as he’s already there at peace. No criticism intended btw, I know you meant well & I adore/revere that fact 💜🖤🧡
A man of honor, faith, and caring. How is it there is not his like in the current political field? We need his leadership, his sincerity, and his love of this nation. I miss him. RIP Mr. President.
I’m sure there is his like in the presidential field… it’s the choices of those around current candidates that prevent them from gaining the position to enact their grace. Not sure of your politics, but I thought Obama was a good statesman, unpleasant drone strikes he authorised & such aside 💜🖤🧡 (I’m an English man btw so no involvement with US presidents is applicable, but I feel the same way about my country’s current politics i.e. we’re facing more time with goober-brain Rishi Sunak, a useless walking toilet, though he did grant me some financial assistance, but that small boon pales in comparison to his around 90% inadequacy)
What a great President! So genuine and classy.
Traitor who stooped lower than Nixon to win an election.
@@jstravelers4094 LOL You must be from Russia or Libya!!
He was a good actor. "Hollywood elite," in fact.
He wasn't great
@@kbanghart He was more than GREAT.
What a true gentlemen and a great leader. Praying we can get back to these days...
Fuck reagan, fuck Republicans.
@@ablueairheadablueairhead3215Coming from another FULLY VAXXED TARD COMMIE LIB.
There are no more gentlemen TheLeft in control are all spoiled children play acting life 🙏🇺🇸
@@ablueairheadablueairhead3215 WHY ? Don’t just said a comment without why you say that ? Stop acting life demoncrats Satan slave that care for no one that’s what the dems are demon crats satans slaves antiGod AntiAmerican antiFreedoms wake up see God and Truth 🙏🇺🇸
Satan loved Reagan
Wow my respect for this men of integrity, I admired him when he was a President and after because every time his speeches were great. He did great things for US and the World.
imagine having a president who can complete a thought and sentence. The older I become the more I feel like Im living in the twilight zone...
I think we are living in it.
I admire Ronald Reagan and the way how he explained his words clearly. When hearing about his poverty as a kid, I felt so sorry for him. What amazes me is how he found his success and how he became President of The United States. On minute 2:43, I wonder what happened to his left hand. Overall, very inspiring individual and I came from absolutely nothing in Vladivostok, Russia and I was adopted into a wonderful Ukrianian-Hungarian American family.
In short, reagan became extremely wealthy after failing as an actor by being a paid spokesperson by corporations like GE, Coors, and Bloomingdale’s. He sold out his people by being a union president of the MCA and speaking for corporations, a conflict of interest: RFK the attorney general at the time subpoenaed Reagan’s taxes and that is partially why he left the Democratic Party. He was pissed at RFK:
@@alwillk Do you have a source for that?
RR had hand surgery to correct a condition called Du-puytren's contraction.
I've read his book, many books about him, visited his Presidential Library. Voted for him twice. The gold standard for decency, communications, conviction, optimism, leadership. A true statesman.
@Down with Corporate Amerika He was talking about you, not about black people.
2022-Everyone should watch this interview and remember how lucky we, as Americans are, in having a person with this integrity as well as aptitude be our world face as well as our beloved president.
No squinting to read off a teleprompter or index cards. This is what a real President was like.
Brokaw was a class act, A journalist that didn't race bait, didn't ask gotcha questions, wasn't rude, wasn't disrespectful, and wasn't an activist unlike today's so called journalism.
Sadly now Brokaw is part of the Woke mob. Like many others who have fallen to that. Seriously what happened to our country?
He didn't remain that way.
Tom turned into a big time LIB....
That kind of garbage "journalism" started in the late 90s/early 2000s.
Too bad he changed
My respect and admiration for Mr Reagan as the President of the United States 🇺🇸. He was by far one of the best Presidents we ever had. A gentleman, carismatic , funny good humor a man with excellent morals and integrity. He put greatness back on the US. He was a good Leader and Loved America the Great and Free. A good human being 😀😂😎👍
Trump is grater for he has to deal.with terrorists within.
Trump isn’t fit to be even close to a Reaganite.
Ya never know given half the chance!
What great storytelling! We are desperate for a leader such as Reagan.
Such a wonderful interview President Reagan could truly hold your attention so well I loved him and still miss him
33yrs, 3mos, 3days ago this interview took place and now pops up in my feed. And, notice how respectful a Democrat newsperson is towards a Republican President. How far down into the gutter has the whole journalist field fallen.
Not just journalism but politics too.
I agree with you 100 percent Mr 💯 percent im a lifelong Democrat, regardless , Ronald Reagan was a great President and a most great speaker he represented the u.s.a with all the love and care
I " LOVED " this man .., I served UNDER him when I was in the U.S. ARMY & he was the " Commander in Chief ".
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
@@jeffersongarcia2096 Thank-you Jeff.
@@trumpmypresident4721
Thanks. What a great guy. Wow the 50s!
A great president one of a kind great great man .. Trump follows his ideology we need bid3n Harrisburg Trump 2024 praise God Maga all the way we are a laughing stop to the world now under biden as a registered nurse u csn see his cognitive decline he needs help jill help ur husband..
Thank you for your sacrificial service. 💗
I came to this country in 1970 to go to College. One day I saw the two conventions on TV. I heard Ronald Reagan Speech and Jimmy Carter's. I chose Ronald Reagan. Been a Republican since then.
He’s such a breath of fresh air in comparison to modern politicians.
What a great contrast between interviewer and interviewed.
Reagan was calm, intelligent, personable and humble. Brokaw is just himself.
A wonderful family Man, and President. Humourous at times. He will always be so sadly missed, throughout the World. R.I.P. Mr Reagan.
Tom that booming voice wow.. It’s just a pleasure watching two intelligent minds having a respectful conversation.. which rarely happened these days. Just media bites n I got u bites !!! Am now more resolved to enjoying every stages of my being present in my life!!! Soon life as we know is just a memory.
I hate the media even more now having watched this interview. This was supposed to be a test of this old man losing his mind. I didn't see much memory loss even any being tired or frustrated at the barrage of retrospective aspects and nothing for his successes.
At the cue from Democrats the media took over where they left off with Reagan against Trump. Now silence as if Biden is on the top of his game. Yes, Reagan was a gem for a nation in trouble. It could not happen again.
What s great man. I was a boy of 10 when he became president. He was revered in our home, we're Mexican. Listening to this I felt myself getting choked up. We could use another Ronald Reagan
Is it just me or are others hearts yearning for a president like him today ? Someone where country and its institutions matter more than political gain
"There's no limit to what a man can do or say if he doesn't care who gets the credits" President Reagan had it carved on a piece of wood that still stands to this day on the resolute desk in the oval room at the white house. I saw it on a picture that came out in "time" magazine back in 1981 . Great phrase , great man, great leader, great country. God bless America.
@dylans cornner exactly and that's why tens of thousands support him in any county. No other politician was loved like him
Doug Hunt, yes America IS yearning and desperately needs a man like Ronald Reagan again. I think that's why Americans so love Donald Trump. He is the closest America will ever get to another Ronald Reagan.
Only idiots!
It is a good thing that this man is growing in appreciation. He is the definition of honorable. His popularity at the time of his presidency was volatile. At the time of his attempted assassination the country came together in shock and American flags were flown everywhere. Later, his presidency was rocked because of the hearings on the Nicaraguan issue. At the end, he was often derided for his impending dementia. All irrelevant when compared to the good and advantageous things which occurred from his work in the office. Seeing this interview I now see what a gentle good heart he had.
Yes, do what Reagan did and ignore all the serious issues that were going on at the time. Crack, AIDS, crime, etc
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Luv Roy fox
My English Teacher in the 11 grade in 1973 was always talking about Ronald Regan stating that one day he would become our greatest President. We students at the time never paid much attention and joked about it. Years later, he did indeed became our greatest President, how profound our Teachers where in our youth.
Great memories of our beloved President Reagan.
Is this wonderful to hear the most influential president ever walked the surface of our beloved country. Reagan was simply the best!
Reagan, traitor pos
God bless the USA and President Reagan! He knew who he was, and who we are.
Well said
Were* 🥺
Reagan really cared about the people honestly they were something else and a big influence on my life. I was born in 1974 but they were a big impact in the 1980's. Please respect them great people.
I'm only 32 and I didn't have the luxury of really getting to experience life under Reagan. However, despite that he has become my favorite president. He was just such a genuine and patriotic man who cared about this country first and never forgot he was a servant to the people.
I’m lucky enough to have lived during the Reagan era, and let me tell you.. It was a BEAUTIFUL time!!!! The BEST time!!!!!!
Life was just BEAUTIFUL then
CLASS. Reagan could fight all morning with Tip O'Neil and the democrats- then go to lunch with them. Today is pettiness, and classless fueled by the sick media who love the gutter crap. The media should have some respect and quit pitting everyone against each other. We need a leader like this now.
Don't blame the media for pointing out daily that USA today stated the fact that Donni J. Drumpf is unfit for the presidency.
Dumb ass
You spell Trump wrong,it's Mr President traitor
majorsmythe1 we do have a different kind of President than Reagan was, but before Trump won and he was adored by everyone, the switch was pulled and he could do nothing right in the eyes of the media and even his own party! Add to that, investigations into every aspect of his life, even going after his family! Had this not have happened,Trump would’ve gotten off to a very different start! Even now, after he’s been vindicated, it’s only getting worse....I admire him for his tenacity and ability to still do the work for our country throughout this disgraceful time!
I brought this point up to someone, to take from Reagan I won't say of which political association that someone was.
Anyway, the point being, that in days past, we could politically disagree or get maybe a bit crass, but still know the difference between that and friendship/whats best for everybody/etc, so we could go out for lunch or beer afterwards.
Was told back by said person that that's now how it's supposed to work...
We were in poverty or pretty close to it most of the time, but we didn't know it at the time because the government didn't come around and tell us we were poor. 🙌
A truly humble and strong man, fortified by faith and family. 🇺🇸 America listen!
One of the greatest President because of who he was a humble real American, he had the wisdom of what our Country was and will be in the future. We the people need to look at who Reagan was. We need someone like him again.
And genesis made a great video the land of confusion with Ronnie and Nancy the title eerily is what 45 did to the country ! Ronald Reagan was a great leader
There will never be another man like this!! The best...
So True
His one liners were phenomenal but the one speech I watched was when he was addressing gorbechev when the most iconic words were spoken about tearing down the wall. Those words still linger in my head to this day.
Your empty head, Reagan was a traitor
The speech at brandenburg gate was incredible. Gorby knew the USSR was dying by the time Reagan said all that, so it partially the reason Reagan gave the speech, to push gorby. But yes, everyone knows that speech
@@davidanalyst671 Carter was a great president, Reagan was a treasonous POS
@@bigraviolees do you know what inflation is?
@@davidanalyst671 do you know libertarians are nut job republicans with extra cheese?
Oh that we could have another president with the character and quality of a man like Ronald Reagan.
I consider it an honor (and a great memory) when I recall that he was the first president I was old enough to vote for.
I like that Tom Brokaw asks his question and let's Reagan answer fully with no interruption. Very professional, not like today. I'm so glad I lived during those Reagan years. Besides Lincoln, he was the best president ever. True man of God. I'll meet him in heaven.
Well unlike the complete and utter CLOWNS 🤡 that we have in the media now, Mr. Brokaw is a consummate professional