Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute | President Reagan's Visit to his Ancestral Home of Ballyporeen, Ireland | June 3, 1984 @ReaganFoundation | Uploaded 4 months ago | Updated 8 hours ago
On June 3, 1984, Ronald Reagan delivered a heartfelt speech in Ballyporeen, Ireland, where he honored his ancestral roots and shared timeless messages of respect and unity.
00:00 – Highlight from speech
00:39 – Master of Ceremonies introduces President Reagan
01:55 – The people of Ballyporeen gift President Reagan with a pictorial record of everyday life in Ballyporeen
02:42 – President Reagan is welcomed by the community of the home of his ancestors, then gifted the town's coat of arms
04:30 – One more gift, a plaque from the parish
09:20 – President Reagan takes the podium, thanks everyone for the warm welcome
10:45 – Only recently learned that he had family from Ballyporeen
12:25 – Important values from Ballyporeen that he learned from his family
13:17 – Stricken today by the similarities between Ballyporeen and his hometown of Tampico, Illinois
13:59 – Irish men and women from every walk of life influenced the American Dream
14:40 – Congratulating the Gaelic Athletic Association on their 100th anniversary
15:29 – Irish heritage can be found in every walk of life
16:59 – The bond between the United States and Ireland
18:07 – President Reagan concludes his speech and exits
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On June 3, 1984, Ronald Reagan delivered a heartfelt speech in Ballyporeen, Ireland, where he honored his ancestral roots and shared timeless messages of respect and unity.
00:00 – Highlight from speech
00:39 – Master of Ceremonies introduces President Reagan
01:55 – The people of Ballyporeen gift President Reagan with a pictorial record of everyday life in Ballyporeen
02:42 – President Reagan is welcomed by the community of the home of his ancestors, then gifted the town's coat of arms
04:30 – One more gift, a plaque from the parish
09:20 – President Reagan takes the podium, thanks everyone for the warm welcome
10:45 – Only recently learned that he had family from Ballyporeen
12:25 – Important values from Ballyporeen that he learned from his family
13:17 – Stricken today by the similarities between Ballyporeen and his hometown of Tampico, Illinois
13:59 – Irish men and women from every walk of life influenced the American Dream
14:40 – Congratulating the Gaelic Athletic Association on their 100th anniversary
15:29 – Irish heritage can be found in every walk of life
16:59 – The bond between the United States and Ireland
18:07 – President Reagan concludes his speech and exits
For more information on the ongoing works of President Reagan's Foundation, please visit http://www.reaganfoundation.org
For more information on donations, visit reaganfoundation.org/support-us
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#ronaldreagan #irish #ireland #tourism
