Title

Ronald Reagan farewell speech

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

12 Jan 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:30

Description

Three interrelated clips on US President Ronald Reagan’s final public performance as president. 1: Nick Peters reports from Washington. 2: Excerpt of Reagan’s self-scripted farewell address to the American people. 3: Press conference given by Reagan. All clips have same transmission date.

Contributors

Nick Peters; Ronald Reagan

Keywords

USA; Politics; Political leadership; Heads of state; Presidents; Ronald Reagan; Retirement; George H. W. Bush

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