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Happy 100th Birthday Ronald Reagan

By Ken Barker Realtor® GRI, E-Pro Certified

Real Estate Agent with Dilbeck Real Estate CalBRE#01339470

February 05, 2011 05:20 AM

Happy 100th Birthday Ronald Reagan

Starting today, February 5th 2011 to Monday February 7th, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will celebrate Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday. He was born February 7th, 1911.

All weekend starting today at 10AM.

February 5th. A Concert For America - A Tribute To Ronald Reagan. It starts at 7PM. The concert will include live music, in person and video tributes. Music from The Beach Boys, Lonestar, Lee Greenwood, Fred Thompson, Jerry West and video tributes from both George Bush's.

February 6th. Musical entertainment starts at 10AM with the program beginning at 11AM. The program includes a 21 gun salute, an F-18 flyover and various speakers. Also the laying of the presidential wreath on President Reagan's memorial site.

February 7th. The official unveiling of the newly renovated museum and library which opens at 10:00AM in honor of President Reagan's 100th birthday. Cake will be served all day, while supplies last, and visitors can sign Tribute Birthday Albums which will be kept at the Reagan Library.

So a large thank you to The Donald W Reynolds Foundation for all its donations in improving the Ronald Reagan library to what it is today. Previously donating $8.7 million dollars for the Air Force One tribute and most recently $12.75 million for 26,400 square feet of new library and museum exhibits.

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John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

I liked his explanation of 'The Great Communicator' - "I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things, and they didn't spring full bloom from my brow, they came from the heart of a great nation."

Feb 05, 2011 05:39 AM

Ken Barker Realtor® GRI, E-Pro Certified

Dilbeck Real Estate - Burbank, CA

John - I am going to get positive and some negative flow but since I am minutes from the library it seemed appropriate I would get the word out. I am glad it was positive from you.

Thanks for stopping by.

Feb 05, 2011 05:53 AM

Donne Knudsen

Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA

CalState Realty Services

Ken - While I'm not a fan of the man and definitely didn't ever vote for him, I will say on thing about him - he does have a really nice library. As a fellow resident of "Reagansville", I have been to the library on several occasions and it's just an incredible place. I love the auditorium where Air Force One is and have been to several parties there. Just fantastic place for an event. This weekend will probably prove to be a little bit of a traffic inconvenience (remember his funeral?). Anyway, it's a nice place to visit and the events this weekend will probably be a really nice event.

Feb 05, 2011 06:00 AM

Donne - Yes I do remember his funeral. Lots and lots of people and cars.

As I drove down today and looked up where it is the cars are going up the hill to the library and parking on Presidential Drive and then walking or getting bussed up. It will be a packed event all weekend.

I think I will stop by Monday for some cake.

Feb 05, 2011 12:22 PM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

Just stopping by to invite you to the 2nd Annual ActiveRain Super Bowl Party. Hope you’ll come and bring some friends!

Feb 06, 2011 10:48 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Ken what a great post and a nice tribute to one of the greatest Presidents this country had. I have been to the library about three or four times. Once with my parents, my dad was a great fan of his and one time I was there for a book signing by Nancy Reagan...BTW how was the cake?

Feb 08, 2011 09:32 AM

Endre - I really wanted to make it but business came up and stood in the way. I didn't need the calories anyway. So, I am glad to see that you stopped by. I appreciate it.

Feb 08, 2011 01:53 PM

Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

I've never been to the library, but if I'm ever up that way...

Feb 09, 2011 02:42 AM

Norma - I know if you came up you would have a wonderful day. It can take a big day to go through the entire library, museum and eat lunch.

Feb 10, 2011 08:00 AM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I didn't realize that his library was in your neck of the woods! I am sure the flyover was amazing!

Feb 11, 2011 08:17 AM

Renee - It was amazing. I never made it there but there were four beauty F-18's that made it. But when I heard of how much it cost the taxpayers for the flyover at the superbowl, I have to wonder what it cost for this. As much as it was nice to see and I am sure for the people in the library looking out it was A M A Z I N G.

Thank you for stopping by.

Feb 12, 2011 04:57 AM

I think that’s the only Presidential Library that I have not been to. I think after voting for Reagan twice and then being so disappointed in his two terms really turned me off. I’m sure I’ll get there eventually, though.

Mar 20, 2011 03:26 PM

Happy 100th Birthday Ronald Reagan

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