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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Ronald Reagan 20

Twenty years ago, the world lost a great leader. On June 5, 2024, we will gather to reflect on our 40th President’s impact, on both domestic and foreign policy.

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Twenty years ago, the world lost a great leader. On June 5, 2024, we will gather to reflect on our 40th President’s impact, on both domestic and foreign policy. Panelists will assess his presidency’s influence over the past twenty years and how it will continue to shape America and the world.

3:30 PM – 3:55 PM 
LIVE MUSIC
40th Infantry Division Band, California Army National Guard

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM 
HONORING THE LIFE AND IMPACT OF RONALD REAGAN
Welcome: Mr. David Trulio, President and CEO, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
Bagpiper: Pipe Major Bill Boetticher
Introduction: Mr. Frederick J. Ryan, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
Color Guard: Naval Base Ventura County Honor Guard
National Anthem: Voices of Service
Invocation: Rev. Dr. Drew Sams, Senior Pastor, Bel Air Presbyterian Church
Reading: Dr. Jamel Wright, President of Eureka College
Wreath Laying Ceremony: Family of President Ronald Reagan
Three Volley Salute: Naval Base Ventura County Honor Guard
TAPS: Trumpeter, 40th Infantry Division Band, California Army National Guard

4:30 PM – 5:35 PM
LEADERSHIP AT HOME: MORNING IN AMERICA
Introduction: Mr. Andrew Littlefair, Member of the Board of Trustees, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
Panelists:

  • Hon. Andrew H. Card, Jr., Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under President Reagan

  • Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, Former Member of President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board

  • Mr. Stephen Moore, Former Director of President Reagan’s Privatization Commission

5:35 PM – 5:55 PM
BREAK

5:55 PM – 7:00 PM
LEADERSHIP ABROAD: PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH
Introduction: Mr. Michael Castine, Member of the Board of Trustees, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
Panelists:

  • Hon. Ken Adelman, Former Director of President Reagan’s Arms Control and Disarmament Agency

  • Amb. Paula J. Dobriansky, PhD., President Reagan's National Security Council Director of European and Soviet Affairs

  • Ms. K.T. McFarland, Former Deputy National Security Advisor under President Trump

  • Dr. William Inboden, Professor and Director, Alexander Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, University of Florida

  • Moderator: Mr. Guy Benson, Political Editor of Townhall.com, host of ‘Guy Benson Show’ on Fox News Radio

7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
DINNER
Welcome Remarks: Mr. David Trulio, President and CEO, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

8:15 PM – 9:15 PM
FIRESIDE CHAT
Ms. Carol Thatcher and Mr. Ben Mulroney
Moderator: Hon. Peggy Noonan, Member of the Board of Trustees, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

9:15 PM – 9:20 PM 
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Voices of Service

9:20 PM CLOSING REMARKS

Speakers

  1. The President and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

    David Trulio

  2. Senior Pastor, Bel Air Presbyterian Church

    Drew Sams

  3. Professor and Director, Alexander Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, University of Florida

    William Inboden

  4. Former National Security Council Director of European and Soviet Affairs

    Paula Dobriansky

  5. Political Editor

    Guy Benson

  6. Michael Castine

  7. Former Director of President Reagan's Arms Control and Disarmament Agency

    Ken Adelman

  8. Board of Trustees, Ronald Reagan Presidental Foundation and Institute

    Andrew Littlefair

  9. Former Director of President Raegan's Privatization Commission

    Stephen Moore

  10. Former Member of President Reagan's Economic Policy Advisory Board

    Arthur B. Laffer

  11. Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under President Reagan

    Andrew H. Card

  12. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

    Frederick J. Ryan