President Reagan's Remarks at a Birthday Celebration for Roy Acuff on September 13, 1984

Full Title: President Reagan's Remarks at a Birthday Celebration for Roy Acuff at the Grand Ole Opry Theater in Nashville, Tennessee on September 13, 1984
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: www.reaganlibrary.gov/researc...
Production Date: 9/13/1984
Access Restriction(s):Unrestricted
Use Restriction(s):Unrestricted
Contact(s): Ronald Reagan Library (LP-RR), 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065-0600
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National Archives Identifier:75502578
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[@gregoryjamesdilmore6224]

It does not get any better!Ronald Reagan was one of our greatest presidents!

[@annodomini7887]

What a president, not a home blowhard politician, but a real citizen of the U.S.A. And a genuinely good hearted man, GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!

[@tommyhunter1817]

He was one of us.

[@johnmilligan6605]

the usa imprisons more of its own citizens than any other country in the western world its a hellhole where their children have to wear bullet proof vests going to school and they think they are free .Ignorant deluded fools.

[@reedenabullington261]

Great man!!! We need one like him today!! Enjoyed!!!!!!

[@ronniemoore8977]

Only in the U.S.A..With the greatest of our PRESIDENTS..GOD BLESS THE U.S.A... AMERCIA

[@GaryMusselman-sd9uc]

It was great to have a President who could tell a joke, and not BE one

[@bigbadjohn8099]

I love the look on Mr. Acuff's face standing next to President Reagan... "THE PRESIDENT SHOWED UP FOR MY BIRTHDAY FOLKS"!!! How proud he must have been.

[@edbarsh4370]

He was the best president ever 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@royhogue6865]

Reagan had a marvelous sense of humor that made him genuine. He used it to good effect wherever he went, whatever he was speaking about. I wish we had him back.

[@PaulLadd1]

I was there, up in the balcony. What a great celebration!

[@captainmoretokin2172]

Wow ,That is awesome. Did you think it would be historic at the time. I don't think i would have then only to realize how historic of an event that it was years later .I miss Reagan , and Roy , Mini pearl and so many more that i wouldn't be able to put all of them here, because im so slow at typing It would be a long time. God bless you sir And may God bless America again. We need him now more than ever.

[@tommyhunter1817]

Never felt safer in my life than when Ronald Reagan was in charge. At the height of the Cold War to boot.

[@rbr6222]

I miss Reagan. We need a Ronald Reagan today.

[@stephgoble7007]

Best President EVER! Glad I got to be at the inauguration albeit only a short time. Marvelous experience!

[@majordisappointment8692]

Great words from a great man to bad almost everything has been turned into a total tragedy. We miss you Pres. Reagan...

[@nextcity142]

We are lucky to have lived in his time. It is so great to get to relive it here. One of the few greats!

[@echovarde]

Thank goodness for KZbin so we can see the remarkable past and listen to the great music as it was .... Great to be an American. Where is a Ronald Reagan when we really need a leader

[@dpm-jt8rj]

Amen to that Brother!

[@shirleymonych1470]

Jerry Aschermann 6

[@odelchalifoux9128]

@@phillip6228 amen

[@brt-jn7kg]

@It's Private Trump Train 2020 Woooo woooooo

[@MrFloppy131]

@@phillip6228 You mean the President who sold weapons to Iran remember Iran/Contra affair? Trump is a pussy never served in the Military, he was sitting in his dads penthouse watching it on the news of young men dieing in Vietnam

[@mankind2112]

Can't believe I've never seen this, what an unbelievable experience that must have been, GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

[@jasonh6534]

Lord how I miss the good old days. I was only 7 years old when president Regan spoke at the Opry. It breaks my heart to see how the elite have destroyed our country. God help us

[@shawnmariepyper1063]

I was 14 then.

[@LEONARD2273]

And I was 11 lol. I was 7 though when President Reagan started out as President in January of '81. And today, we need him back for 1 more time as President, if only that were possible.

[@garthbrooks4583]

We will get it back hoss

[@MaryRosebud]

The elite didn’t destroy anything. A bunch of losers have nibbled at America’s finer points. They aren’t winning. God is winning.

[@aloner245]

I agree - I miss the 1980s

[@chequitataylor6522]

I saw Lee Greenwood sing this in Columbus Georgia many years ago!!! This honors not only those that didn’t make it home but those that served!!

[@marknorwood7521]

This is the kind of Patriotism we need today and support for our President. The country today is in dire straits and jeopardy of falling to to the Socialist/Communist.

[@chequitataylor6522]

Loved Roy loved President Regan!!!

[@edpickering8075]

Thank You President Reagan

[@tracydillon6160]

A Washington outsider and a cowboy at heart. President Reagan was the real deal.

[@elaisagrace5232]

Long LIVE the King. Thank you for your Service 🙏🏽👑💖

[@russellschuh1556]

My Commander in Chief!🇺🇸

[@Yobbie72]

They told Reagan before he went out that there would be a cake, and that he'd cut it. The President refused. It was Roy Acuff's birthday, not his. Acuff would cut the cake, he said.

[@rosewhite---]

Genuine applause for a good guy!

[@floydevans8940]

Ronnie Reagan gave us our pride, back & made everyone again proud to be an American

[@noahdempsey3329]

MAKE COUNTRY MUSIC GREAT AGAIN!

[@larrymick2445]

LOL !!!

[@TheMilitantHorse]

There's something about Reagan's voice that's just amazing.

[@reedryals4116]

Mr Roy was such a Southern gentleman. He talked to dad for hours every time we went to the GOO. He left a message at the door. Saying dad was to get in anytime he was there for free.

[@bnj3852]

why ?

[@HorryCountyBoy]

You gotta be a straight OG to have Reagan at your birthday

[@JR-py9io]

Wow. Wish we had one like that now.

[@bluefeatherlf5124]

In our memories Jerry. We need the memories. Thank you Reagan Library.

[@jamese3169]

This was a two great men and heros of mine. God bless.

[@sjohnson32612]

You don’t hear genuine cheers like that anymore

[@christopherhinkle5354]

God bless President Regan I served under him and how great and strong our country was. He was right Peace through Strength. Specialist Christopher D Hinkle USA Retired Disabled Veteran

[@chequitataylor6522]

God Bless President Reagan!!!!

[@crazymixture57]

That is a real President ladies and gentlemen!

[@barrymay8269]

That’s when country music was REAL country music and you had a REAL President then too!!!!! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@GODPLEASEHELPUS]

THANK U SO VERY MUCH REGAN LIBRARY FOR SHARING THESE VIDEOS,,,GOD BLESS,,

[@user-tp2dt1os1b]

Obviously the Best President ever. He worked with both political parties. He was a People Person and made it easy for people to work together and they and we could trust Him.

[@chequitataylor6522]

What a great President!!

[@danjocoy9536]

And era that feels like five lifetimes ago

[@jermar1979]

That’s back when we had real country music stars.

[@donwalker8358]

I also liked the G Man sitting in the background keeping an eye on everyone!

[@paulcaldwell6050]

My great uncle got to meet Roy and Ernie Ford, a great President who took time to honor a great man like mr. Acuff and to take time to call Barbara Mandells family who does that anymore

[@sandeepmehta7245]

Yes so true...what a President...what a Country Legend Roy Acuff being honored in such an incredibly beautiful way.... it is something too deep for me as Roy Acuff I see as The King of Country from long long before too....🎵🎵🎵🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕👍👍👍⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘🌷🌷salute, respect, regards I m Sandeep deep deep Country music fan of 50 years now...👍💕🙏🎵💐

[@Calvaryscout]

too me 30 years before i could see the Opry with mine own eyes, and wipe the tears that came while me and my truck drove passed. God Bless Both men.

[@gregsavage1880]

A Great American country singer escorted on stage by A Great American President ! Both these men are irreplaceable. They were not afraid to say the word God. Not afraid to let you know they believe in God. And willing put their faith in God when need be ! I'm glad I was around when both of these men were alive. I certainly wouldn't want to be growing up today. I feel sorry for those who are,because discipline and accountability are a bad thing to be without.

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

what a wonderful time it was compared to 2022. They didn't all vote for him, but there was honor and love for America in the room.

[@grantkloulubak9441]

He was my favorite President I was 15 years old when he took the office of the President 1981

[@katrynamcintyre5687]

Feb 6, 2022: God bless President Reagan and the Grand Ole Opry! John 3:16

[@williamlinington9166]

The last real man to serve in the Whitehouse.

[@mack1712]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!

[@davidfrizzell7736]

Reagan was the last Great President.

[@supremes1964]

heck yea.........a true american for the ages!!

[@olddave4833]

I thought Truman was although he was a Democrat

[@joshuabates8721]

Finally we got trump

[@mikepark7624]

Whenever I hear any speech he delivers I am with my smile on my face telling anyone around now who is a great speaker? The media met in the morning of Obamas announcement to run and put out a narrative that this 1st term speaker is such a great speaker I didn't know that I was to consent this when casting vote but media learned even more that year and gave us president Obama. On the morning after the speech for Goldwater in 1964 the media never mention that Ronald Reagan was a masterful speaker because he didn't have to remember his hearts list of things needed to be done I miss that great man the greatest love story of all time

[@kingston9801]

I live in Roy Acuff's house now no joke

[@glencoe6305]

the log house ?

[@wayneberry8226]

I loved these two.....

[@rbr6222]

I’m from Tennessee and I agree-it’s a state of mind.

[@williamwimer2074]

Amen God help us 🙏. Two of the greatest people of this country each in there own ways

[@pattyaugustus850]

I never cried so hard in my life as I did seeing this speech and seeing Mr President Reagan and Roy Acuff to think what this world gone to hell. I am not talking about either party but there no middle any more. Country music now sucks😢. Mr Acuff built the Grand Ole Opry you respected him and what you did on the stage. There was a dress code. Now look. 😢 To you both Ret in peace and I am truly sorry that this is not what you all had in mind.

[@jdstokie]

This is wonderful! "All they do is sing the blues". Brilliant!

[@bnj3852]

Ricky Skaggs is brilliant.

[@justinep3675]

Fantastic 👏 👏 👏

[@davidmiler2606]

2 greats on that stage

[@JNonWright-hj5rk]

Refreshing

[@vincentbelfire2873]

Last great President. How angry he would be at the mess in Washington

[@grandadlovestheo2387]

A great man a great president. 👍🇬🇧

[@musicbyalberti8749]

Love that President

[@Staroth999]

I still have my ticket from this in mint perfect condition.

[@Scott-jp6qk]

He was the best President of our modern times. I say that at 70 years of age, but I thought so even at the time. He was the ultimate statesman, completely turned our economy around, and convinced Gorbachev to tear down the wall. And he did it all honesty, with integrity, and a sense of humor. DeSantis could learn from him, as could our most recent Republican president. Maybe someone (not Trump) can lead the party back to fiscal responsibility and morality.

[@gloriaavery5607]

Wish we had him back

[@GODPLEASEHELPUS]

Brings Tears 😭 To My Eyes, GOD BLESS AMERICA AGAIN, GOD BLESS ALL PATRIOTS,,,

[@user-oi1xx1mw8j]

he looks as if he doesn't feel well, but ever the professional, he gets his cue and kills it! God Bless Ronald Reagan!

[@Contollership]

Lee Greenwood " and they can't take that away."

[@kimlangley5552]

My god these was the best of times,things was good and simple,and Country music was just that,unlike that crap today

[@brianlamb163]

President Reagan was from Illinois just north of where I grew a town by the name of Dixon Illinois ad I grew up in leaned Illinois which is approx an HR south of Dixon

[@railtie765]

The great one👍👍👍👍

[@adamkoch3424]

Here and now, I lift my glass in honor of two of the greatest legends we ever had in this country... But, if ever a UFO crashes here and I find a ray gun, I will name it Ronald!

[@DJTexas8984]

Brings tears to my eyes to hear that song… now President Trump is trying to save America. We’ve fallen so low. We need heavenly help🙏 love that song! God bless President Trump and America. 🇺🇸 I miss President Regan❤️‍🩹

[@reedryals4116]

I was there

[@carolbilliar7937]

WOW I bet you are happy. You can't be in a nicer place

[@bnj3852]

Geez, do we need to know that too ?

[@caolanjames2498]

@@bnj3852 Shut up.

[@mikelebouef1023]

I didn't know Reagan like country music... Who knew

[@shirleypalmer9968]

Mike lebouef@2 the new features for you

[@supremes1964]

actually both ......their music and votes too!

[@manoelluiz2697]

Foi um presidente de mão firme, deixou saudades, certamente, tanto na função pública que desempenhou com êxito como nos filme em que participou, maneco - Porto Alegre-RS - Brasil.

[@kennethcarr2511]

Biden needs to read this. 0pps Joe could not comprehend this

[@michaelshrader5139]

Republican's need to watch more of the excellent videos of Ronald Reagan and take some notes! The Republican party has fallen so badly in recent years, that even an f-tard like George Santos could get elected to Congress as a Republican! Republicans should be extremely ashamed of themselves that the GOP could fall this low y'all! This is not the part of Ronald Reagan anymore... but it needs to be! Just saying.

[@JulieHillegass]

He was THE BEST in my lifetime

[@williamlinington9166]

I forgot to mention the good Windsor knot in his tie.

[@robertsherrill7986]

William Linington. Nancy probably tied it lol !!!!

[@williamlinington9166]

@@robertsherrill7986 most likely!

[@johnjackson8401]

How did we get from Reagan, a class act to today's Diapers in the White House? Where did we go wrong? Make America Great Again!

[@michaelshrader5139]

How is it that any sane and respectable person would dare to invoke what has become a cult for the "Orange Jesus" in a video commemorating Ronald Reagan is beyond me! Your "Orange Jesus" slept with a porn star and tried to steal an election and incited an attempted insurrection! How can you possibly support that John?

[@billyunek9915]

Amazing!

[@lunasol1244]

R.I.P. you’re miss 🙏 ❤ 😇

[@maxrawnsley1401]

Two of America's finest

[@88corinutza]

When America had a REAL ELECTED President

[@michaelshrader5139]

Who would never have slept with a porn star, tried to cover it up with hush money, or try to steal an election and incite an insurrection! But just saying.... if Republicans don't clean-up their acts and get behind a much better candidate then I hope everyone is ready for a 2nd Biden administration cause it's coming... 😐

[@Pilotc180]

RIP Mr President

[@dennistaylor5775]

Amen

[@koaung3803]

HOPE THERE WERE ENUF TO GO ROUND. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROY THE KING.HIP HIP HOORAY FOLKS.MANY MORE PLS.

[@baphometfathom5348]

Very interesting piece of history

[@jackiecook7964]

Great Statesman!

[@JohnGroff-uc3hh]

The days weren’t that good, but he was

[@lunasol1244]

America 🇺🇸 God bless America 🇺🇸

[@eastshop6884]

This is when we loved USA good morning in America add 1984

[@johngurganus3348]

He was the best

[@GODPLEASEHELPUS]

I LOVE REGAN, GREAT MAN WITH JESUS NOW,,,😅

[@robertsherrill7986]

The last real damn President we had !!!!!! RS

[@carolbarkerbarker8211]

i dont know what year this was made but wish my grandfather could have been there him and roy were great friends but grandpa died in 1979

[@nicolee.french8534]

@Carol Barker Barker So lovely for you to share! This took place 2 days prior to Mr Acuff's 81st B-day, on Thurs Sept 13 1984

[@jamesbailey586]

I love the old country music

[@carlboutilier8872]

I can't wait till I'm97.25.79.7.22.89

[@davidcallebs9663]

We are not better off than we were four years ago