President Reagan's Interview with Reader's Digest on June 10, 1985

Full Title: President Reagan's Interview with Reader's Digest in the Oval Office on June 10, 1985
Creator(s): President (1981-1989 : Reagan). White House Television Office. 1/20/1981-1/20/1989 (Most Recent)
Series: Video Recordings, 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989
Collection: Records of the White House Television Office (WHTV) (Reagan Administration), 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989
Transcript: N/A
Production Date: 6/10/1985
Access Restriction(s):Unrestricted
Use Restriction(s):Unrestricted
Contact(s): Ronald Reagan Library (LP-RR), 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065-0600 Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], Email: [e-mail]
National Archives Identifier:137880024
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[@loganpe427]

President Reagan became so important in my life, he just _defined_ for me as a young man what it really means to be a good man and an American! God I miss him!

[@ab8588]

You went into debt?

[@hithere1590]

I grew up in the 80’s and never felt better or safer at any givin time!

[@moisessandoval2447]

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[@judithgiddings8939]

finest classiest president first one i ever saw in person god blessc ronnie and nancy xxx

[@JohnSmith-to8lq]

A class act a tough but gentle person god bless you President Reagan

[@jackwhite2925]

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[@davidcory6956]

The last great President we've had. He is greatly missed.

[@abrahamhimself]

Very true. Everyone else after him was trash. Even Biden or Trump are terrible.

[@davidcory6956]

​@Fred Mudge I hear you, but at least Ronald Reagan could get reelected to a second term by a huge margin, and he acted with class and dignity as President.

[@jc.1191]

@@abrahamhimself I think Obama qualifies. But with the Senate opposition preventing progress and a few mistakes it's debatable. Reagan was in a time where we could all love him, and succeed together with unity.

[@dongleason892]

I will be 70 yrs. old this year. We have had 3 true patriot Presidents in my life time JFK, Ronald Reagan & Donald Trump!

[@frjamesecaulfield7127]

@@davidcory6956 m

[@maclaudvelezgoyeneche5848]

Amazing and gentle man whose greatness of spirit also exalted America

[@adrianionutroncea8519]

GREAT MAN

[@jpaulglobal]

Absolutely the most extraordinary person I've ever seen in my entire life, certainly. His kindness, compassion, selflessness, super smart & driven, brave heart! Wish I could have known him personally.To have had a friendship with or to have worked w/for in any capacity would have been rather life-changing. Could you imagine having him as your father! Wow I could have amounted to so much more in every facet of my life. Just a wildly remarkable man.

[@deboraholsen2504]

I completely agree! Although I should add that what comforts me, thinking of what if’s that are extremely desirable that I didn’t have the privilege of having, I realize that although I should always do my best, I will not be held accountable by God in rising to an occasion in which I was not given the tools, training, support, or encouragement that I needed to succeed. An important exception might be parenthood: Because you should never be the cause of your children’s suffering or not treating them with the most love you could give them, then you as a parent are totally responsible for the way that you treat your children, no matter what! That’s why parenting is as important of a job as President of the United States! Because you not only affect your children’s lives, but the lives of many others, namely your grandchildren and great grandchildren and all the little ones whom they directly influence!

[@pAusten]

Great interview. Readers Digest today has changed as much as Presidents personalities.

[@alexlippard2360]

The end of the interview is moving. "Whatever time I had left on this earth belonged to somebody else."

[@deanwebb4291]

Such a wonderful President. He was a great leader

[@fire12731]

Love President Reagan

[@jameshotz1350]

A great man whom the Lord has looked out for.

[@bycarlsjunior]

I hope decency will return in my lifetime.

[@RevBobbyRushing]

I love and admire President Reagan-Great leader and tremendous confidence bc of his love for America and faith in God!

[@yuanhangw]

I enjoy watching this.

[@jameschavez6400]

Fearless leader beloved father of all

[@BarnabasVorreiter]

The 40th American Eagle President of The United States of America Ronald Wilson Reagan !!!

[@BarnabasVorreiter]

Have a Peaceful Veterans Day Weekend America !!!

[@j.m.r.f6286]

Gracias, thank you.

[@daviddaniel438]

God bless you all family

[@judygiovannetti5849]

What a Gentle Man! Yeah, I can remember when he was an actor first, just like Arnold. Was very young, so don't remember much of his Presidential time, but he even said back then he had every one behind him. Just watched a GREAT VIDEO OF HIS FUNNY MOMENTS, Reminded me of Trump kinda, that he wasn't afraid of people, an had a great time being around them! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@logic7374]

He is nothing like Trump What a complete insult to Ronald Reagan. The exact opposite of Trump.

[@judygiovannetti5849]

@@logic7374 was speaking of how he spoke his mind, and he would throw in a few jokes here and there..he was a real person...not stiff, an just trying to impress..loved him.. so somehow the message was misunderstood. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 He was loveable an funny at times. He Was Himself..thats why he was loved. 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pAusten]

@@logic7374 they are both Patriots

[@fancyleaf]

@@logic7374 I understand what you mean. Even though their outer sides are so different, I don't think their minds and deeds differ that much. Reagan is gentle, classy, and loveable but also with firm faith deep in his heart. It looks so easy for him to persuade and convince other people even his rivals with his dignity, humor, and charisma. Trump is in another era. Sometimes his "childish" words were caught and exaggerated by MSM. And it seems he has always been attacked harshly by the media controlled by the lefties. He will never be as loveable as Reagon. Other than these, they are basically pursuing the same things just in different eras. But I also think if Reagon was POTUS now, his approaches would've made him achieve his goals much much easier than Trump.

[@fire12731]

@@judygiovannetti5849 agree with you

[@tulipesauiluma4125]

To me He is the greatest of all President of America not only He put down Russia and the Berlin Wall and He stopped Russia from their communist life.America was so lucky to vote for a very clever cool person to Lead the country 👍👍☺️☺️

[@jameschavez6400]

He stood tall he took the blows and did it his way❤️😢

[@azogm9782]

Why is the screen actor's guild rule cut out at 11:50?

[@jefframsey4395]

I noticed that was cut out.

[@deboraholsen2504]

He said he makes/made his decisions based on whether they are right or wrong, not on political issues I love that!!! My President!!!

[@wramos6606]

The best president that I remeber we ever had

[@wramos6606]

Trump comes 2nd

[@uzomaadekweh8559]

I have wondered too how a person who was supposed to be an actor could be so versatile in politics.

[@whatacrazyride1658]

might have been a college degree in economics?

[@AwesomeBeatles]

We were married on May 11 , 1985. It was a different time.

[@octaviosantiago8024]

I be came a NYS Trooper in 1983 and I was focused on the job that I did not focus on President Reagan meant to America!

[@esis1873]

I grew up in the 80’s and never felt better or safer at any givin time!

[@PathfinderHistoryTravel]

Great story at 2:09

[@keithounce]

We need to hear more stories such as this…

[@shamimmir361]

He was charming president u s.a

[@johnparadise3134]

5:24 “It was as if God had called the Vatican and asked for an altar boy by name.”

[@tcng9808]

The ego of an American President. I would think Jimmy Carter would not have said such a line.

[@kobushauman3310]

I like both Carter and Reagan. They both seem like nice men. I admire Carter for his unashamed followership of the Lord Jesus Christ God and His Holy Ghost.

[@jonburrows2684]

@@tcng9808 You know how to get a Nun pregnant? Dress her up like an altar boy.

[@shawnmessick4432]

HAHAHA! It messes up right when he goes to say what the screen actors guild policy was. Guess they don't want that out. HAHAHA! LOL

[@gernotschmidt7381]

Best President in my lifetime. Trump is follow him!

[@robinluich5576]

Trump has endured media bashing 24 /7 and terrorist within Congress and intelligence agencies. Trump is greater for withstanding the deep state, Reagan never has to deal with such the dems constant overthrow attempts, lies and leaders. Reagan was shot however by a hit man hired by the vice President Bush Sr. though. Thank God Reagan survived.

[@tjcmiscou]

@ well another Frenchy ,another idiot back to Acadie with you , idiot

[@Tony07UK]

@@robinluich5576 You're easily fooled - Trump is a 'puppet' president, same as Obama - they're all part of 'deep state' agenda. The 'face' changes every 4 years or so - the same agenda keeps marching forwards. You do realise that the current world 'crisis' was planned? It's not so much a 'health' issue with collateral damage - it's a direct attack on the world economy with long term issues that will require governments (world leaders) to unite in a global response to the 'manufactured' crisis. FYI - a good place to start is Event 201 (very easy to research - even a fool like you can do it) - also, to wake you up you can even check up on the World Military Games - 2019

[@ismailramli2018]

sono felice

[@catherinemartinez2687]

looks good

[@unitedstatesdiplomatlarryk5417]

I 1986 I was Ordered to do things at a young age and President Ronald Reagan Appointed me United States Diplomat at the age of 55 it became active in 2017 I am The United States Diplomat for The United States of America. "Semper Fidelis" United States Diplomat Larry Kuchenmeister

[@user-fn9re4fw7o]

My fellow Harmonicas

[@vandall1981]

I interview people for documentaries, many who have limited time...this guy must be squirming...he's asked two questions so far...I'm now 20 minutes into this 48 minute video.

[@moussaouizineb4746]

ربي،يرحموا ويغفرلوا

[@danarose6314]

OMG he's in a tan suit. Remember when President Obama wore a tan suit and Fox News went crazy about how unbecoming it was.

[@wardp.9832]

WOW - what a great guy with an amazing history!

[@freddysalinas3023]

Is Ronald Regan grave site open to the public ?

[@dochollywood4576]

Yes. Ron and Nancy are both buried in Thousand Oaks, California at the Ronald Reagan Presidential library.

[@lynnmyers4347]

@@dochollywood4576 President Reagan and Mrs. Reagan are both buried at his library located In Simi Valley, Ca. I visit the library often. I live in Simi Valley.

[@jonburrows2684]

@@lynnmyers4347 wouldn't' happen to have a couple hundred dollars you could help a poor man out with, would you? I know you Simi Valley people are loaded.

[@unitedstatesdiplomatlarryk5417]

"Semper Fidelis" United States Diplomat Larry Kuchenmeister

[@rawbacon]

Donald and Ronald, two greatest Presidents of my lifetime..........Interesting the two greatest had the two worst in office right before them.

[@rawbacon]

@That Fan70 Debt and a his healthcare failure.

[@rawbacon]

@That Fan70 Sorry I thought you had a genuine interest in the truth.....Goodbye.

[@oldefellah52]

Obama should be doing time. Disposition Matrix is his legacy.

[@garrisonic]

This journalist is a putz. What kind of segue was THAT?!?

[@lennarthagen3638]

Viva la REVELUTION

[@jesseholmes3206]

Duplicate over and over it must be done

[@uropy]

Look at his smoothness in talking and gesture. A born womanizer.

[@song9119]

Back in the days the president had plenty time to have these interviews. I don’t think President Trump wud care for this

[@New-Moderate]

Based on my observations, it’s endemic to all parts of life today. No one has the attention span to listen to the other person explain themselves or fully answer a question. And most people no longer have the ability to explain their position on an issue. Watch old videos of Dick Cavett interviewing guests. He would ask a good question and then remain quiet and allow them all the time they needed to answer. People were also more thoughtful and better able to articulate a point.

[@fancyleaf]

I think Trump would love to do this if he's got a chance. But he is so busy fighting MSM now.

[@keikoiizuka9441]

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[@kkengineer6]

Don't change babosh

[@agnesmanly5711]

California

[@MrJRHblues]

The decline was obvious

[@MrOramato]

What is with all the dolts commenting in 2018 about his memory as if they don’t know he was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. You talk about 20/20 Rearview Confirmation Bias.

[@roberthelring6372]

MrOramato They are the same ones telling you now Biden is sharp as a tack And how dear you talked about his mental status

[@azogm9782]

President Reagan was 100x more sharp than you could ever be you communist "dolt."

[@drewdon2211]

HAHAHA! It messes up right when he goes to say what the screen actors guild policy was. Guess they don't want that out. HAHAHA! LOL

[@alexlippard2360]

@@azogm9782 With dementia (memory loss) you can be sharp and articulate but also forget what you just had for breakfast 4 minutes ago. Note how he repeats the exact same story at 29min42sec. that he told at

[@finchborat]

No offense to Reagan, but he should've worn a different colored suit. Tan suits don't look good. On ANYONE.

[@davidcory6956]

Lol! Good point, but how about Matlock? (Then again, that may help prove your observation.)

[@finchborat]

@@davidcory6956 I stand by what I said. Tan suits belong in the same place as crocs: The DUMPSTER

[@danielamare8280]

Mr. President I worked hard, I became a Seaborg Chemistry professor, married and have two children because I am a Divine man the left freaks day and night against the constitution of the united states and the rule of law, but I have been unable to buy my dads own favorite suite like the one you are wearing here at this interview. The richest billionaires you have made are embarrassing in many ways and today one of them have said Kenyan girls Mr. President. Tell these freaks Kenyan girls are doing good and so are others. Only the Divine man is harassed not to be with my equals, such as beautiful Princess Beatrice or my native Ethiopian beautiful Tsehay Endale Mr. President. Pray for us Dutch. GHU JW

[@michaeljones1802]

Is that a tan suit?

[@jesseholmes3206]

Someone altered this videp

[@UserName0043]

What is a videp

[@danielamare8280]

Mr. President if you haven't survived the mentally ill kids shot in Washington D.C., the Soviet premier Nikita Kruchove would have continued dancing in hell wouldn't he? Hell Yes! Mr. President and thank you. GHU JW

[@Yobbie72]

36:57 President Reagan couldn't remember that he was at the ranch in California when he got word of the KAL 007 shootdown, which is a bit concerning...but I'm going to put that down to how much work and events he'd dealt with in the two years since then...the mind can only retain so much information before it deletes memories to free up some space. 37:53 Reagan get's wrong also about his 'Evil Empire' statement. That was in March of 1983, while the KAL shootodwn was in September of 83.

[@glennfromthebronx]

....I never expect perfection from anyone, including politicians, in these wide ranging type of interviews...to me Reagan ALWAYS seemed to have a "rambling memory"...including his time as governor of California...and that style of leadership...delegating details to others seemed to work well for him. (arguably in most cases) His apparent inability to name a SINGLE favorite author...in this interview, also seems to stand out.

[@ToreDL87]

@@glennfromthebronx That's a trend I noticed in all of his interviews, when asked if he had any favorite actors, writers, poets, football players, you name it, most of the time he didn't name any.

[@itstheburnz]

Watch his interview from 1988 with all the major news anchors, off air, only this video by the Library, junior. He was as sharp as ever, actually straightened them out on a few points...they were totally in awe in a way....total respect and perhaps surprise at how deftly he handled things. I was surprised too. I can remember then, the media was hinting he had lost it...you were in diapers then... ..

[@MrOramato]

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[@martal9761]

JAL 1983, Bring Down This Wall 1988, The Evil Empire also, I thought 1988, but as Crewshev's grandson considers the U.S. as the evil Empire and so do I with it's foreign underworld since 1983-1988i in GA medicaid and those same foreign Nationals continue to violate GA Constitution Civil Process Title 9. Reagan addressed the issues with Executive Priveledge . The foreign Nationals can cause Alzheimer blocking memory and blocking conscious space. They are stalking and there are freedom of speech issues. They are violating a 1907 supreme Court ruling that where it is wrong to violate the spirit of another. Yes, many were slaves, servants and beings from the middle East , as well as, Islam's. Help end the Evil Empire now.

[@discodave4500]

Shill for big business

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[@georgen9755]

readers digest president , villa office administration, installing phones ,.. in fact the corporate schools and corporate aided colleges have better infrastructure than business schools of Harvard or other engineering and arts and science colleges ........ ram Shankar account , the panara or Canara account of renumeration for the local administration of the day care centers or street hotels ..... local primary health care center ....... local ever green schools ....... all bio green products administration of ward number or the local Panchayat board ...... ........all under one roof service of Alaska or Mexico , seat number ..........???? seat of vice president academics all attended by ram Shankar alias sekar alias Chandrasekhar ??????

[@pdrphil8159]

He broke the unions in this country... And, destroyed the auto industry practically overnight. Japan was allowed to sell their auto's in this country with very low tarriffs.. U.S. made auto's had huge tarriffs put on them when they were shipped to Japan.. The presidents of the auto workers met with Reagan to ask him to limit the import of trucks, which were the biggest profits made by the big 3.. He agreed... But , he allowed Japanese made trucks enter our ports with the beds off... This qualified them as cars .. Of course the beds were installed at the ports of entry . The unfair trade agreements were the beginning of the de'industrialization of this country... He federalized the air traffic controllers & the union was no more.. He believed in the trickle down theory . Well, corporations have never given raises because they were good ole boys... Today we see CEO's & managers making multi million dollar salaries with golden umbrella's. And workers are still making wages & hourly rates that were paid while he was president...they have not increased . Teachers made about $30'000 a yr starting wages in 1985. Today in most states , those salaries are about $40'000 to start.. An increase , yes. But a full 30 yrs behind where they should be given the buying power of the dollar. I think the 60's set his views for life... He spoke harshly about protesters & union strikes in that era .. His belief that corporate wealth made the world go around culminated in the Walstreet we see today.. The "too big to fail" was of his doing. Fair competition among corporations & the pursuit of a living wage was Not part of his beliefs .. As we all know , the profits Never trickled down & still have not to this day... But walstreet grew & became too big to fail.. Millions lost ever penny they had in 2007 when the bubble burst.. The facts are, wages in the U.S. are 30 yrs behind where they should be... The buying power of the dollar has so diminished that both mother & father must work.. Daycares are raising our infants. The family unit has been fractured because of his policies that are in place to this day.. He was a great orator & his acting skills taught him to win over his audience.. But, his lasting popularity has been part of the reason his policies are still in place. Every republican loves to quote him idolize him.. I wish the facts were stated & the real history of his administration revealed.

[@rayRay-pw6gz]

These people do not care for facts. Anything over a dozens words confuses them . History is not in their vocabulary. They just repeat what someone said.

[@Zachw2007]

Who cares what so-called "European Intellectuals" think about the American President? I don't, and most Americans don't either.

[@kingsleykester8167]

Are you not European by race?

[@alexlippard2360]

Look at 26min40sec and then 29min42sec. President Reagan gives the EXACT SAME answer to two different questions... So basically he is repeating himself in June '85 at age 74 and literally has ZERO idea he is doing it. I thought I had accidentally hit rewind. It's like he's speaking a memorized line. Almost word for word verbatim when he repeats himself.

[@oldmechanic7]

I guess history and perceptions change with time. He gets high marks for his comunication skills? hiwever his presidency wasn't what many perceve. On a host of issues his legacy is a bit more perception than reality. In the longer view things like Star wars and the war on drugs didn't work out as advertized. Some of effects are still being dealt with. His cold war stance could have changes a whole generation of peace, but his out dated anticommunist believes stalled the eventual breakup of the USSR and prolonged the cold war. Much of our military spending was eventually scrap.

[@prmaninla]

"his out dated anticommunist believes stalled the eventual breakup of the USSR and prolonged the cold war." This is one of the worst takes I've ever read.

[@sneakheat228]

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[@sindybaugh1764]

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[@drewdon2211]

I grew up in the 80’s and never felt better or safer at any givin time!

[@ammatathammavongsa9082]

Best President in my lifetime. Trump is follow him!