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In this Monday Minute in the Archives, we open the lid on a charming piece of history—a wooden chest President Reagan kept at his beloved Rancho del Cielo, stored in the Reagan Library's archives.
This month, we're highlighting a handful of items President and Mrs. Reagan used while enjoying their cherished ranch in the Santa Ynez mountains. High above the coast, Rancho del Cielo was a peaceful place where the President could relax, ride, and feel at home.
Today's featured item is a wooden chest that sat in the ranch's guest bedroom. The lid shows a painting of the ranch itself, along with the words "Rancho del Cielo." But the front holds the real treasure—a saying President Reagan loved: "There is nothing as good for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse." Those words capture just how much he treasured his time in the saddle.
This piece is part of the Reagan Library's archives, offering a personal glimpse into the everyday life of America's 40th President away from Washington.
What saying or quote about the outdoors speaks to you? Let us know in the comments below.
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In this Monday Minute in the Archives, we open the lid on a charming piece of history—a wooden chest President Reagan kept at his beloved Rancho del Cielo, stored in the Reagan Library's archives.
This month, we're highlighting a handful of items President and Mrs. Reagan used while enjoying their cherished ranch in the Santa Ynez mountains. High above the coast, Rancho del Cielo was a peaceful place where the President could relax, ride, and feel at home.
Today's featured item is a wooden chest that sat in the ranch's guest bedroom. The lid shows a painting of the ranch itself, along with the words "Rancho del Cielo." But the front holds the real treasure—a saying President Reagan loved: "There is nothing as good for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse." Those words capture just how much he treasured his time in the saddle.
This piece is part of the Reagan Library's archives, offering a personal glimpse into the everyday life of America's 40th President away from Washington.
What saying or quote about the outdoors speaks to you? Let us know in the comments below.
For more information on the ongoing works of President Reagan's Foundation, please visit reaganfoundation.org
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/RonaldReagan
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ronaldreagan
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/reaganfoundation
Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ronald-reagan-presidential-library-foundation
Newsletter Sign-up: reaganfoundation.org/newsletter
#reagan #ronaldreagan #mondayminute #americanhistory
