President Reagan's Remarks to Camp David Troops on December 10, 1988

Full Title: Lunch with Camp David Personnel. President Reagan, Nancy Reagan Having Lunch, Troops Then He Makes Remarks with Question and Answer session in the Mess Hall at Camp David, Maryland on December 10, 1988
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: 12/10/1988
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:117700841
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[@andrewvillanueva4222]

I truly miss Ronald reagan. He was a great president and man.

[@JohnnyNorfolk]

A president to be proud of, very human and totaly for his people.

[@sojournsojourntraveler1203]

Ronald Reagan was responsible for setting up the travesty of Civil Asset Forfeiture.

[@saleemjaveri2603]

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[@raisaafra1084]

Roche Rondirkapoor

[@TheFromaniac]

What an honor for those who we’re serving that day.

[@fnln544]

Thank you, Reagan Presidential Library, for releasing the different videos related to President Reagan and honoring his memory and service to the United States of America.

[@mondizzle22]

My Dad @ 4:14, table in background with black mustache. Wow

[@garysimard5674]

God bless him for his service.

[@delliott777]

Awesome. Thankful for his service.

[@SuperDalite]

God bless him

[@von111]

Incredible! ❤

[@jacoblara4820]

Freddie Mercury?

[@CocoPatriot]

This brought tears to my eyes he was a lovely president and they were a beautiful couple. I felt so proud when I was watching this I almost forgot what that feeling was.

[@toucansam3]

I read a book with testimonials from Secret Service agents who said that every time Reagan would get on Air Force One, he would always stop and shake the pilots' hand and thank them for what they do. Carter never did, not once.

[@supercal3944]

He also hated blacks, there’s a recording of him and Nixon making racist comments on black people. He’s racist

[@eligebrown8998]

Obama wouldn't even salute the Marines at the steps of Air Force one or Marine One when he boarded. One time, a pilot on Marine one made Obama salute the Marine. That was awesome.

[@timothychirchir7630]

The unfortunate thing which such good and wise people God only sends them once in a while to only touch some lives and they go fast .....watching this makes me have a feeling of putting other people's interest first ....God bless you president Reagan💕💕

[@drhouse7264]

I ate over 1000 meals in that chow hall. That base, that crew was the closest thing to family that you could ever wish for.

[@RevanJJ]

What a great President and human being. Anyone else notice he has that same calming voice as Bob Ross.

[@norms3913]

It's his happy place 😆

[@langerrobert52]

We need another president like Ronald Regan. A great president.

[@wallaceb9120]

We did..President D. Trump!!

[@williamkennedy5492]

He emanates such goodness and common sense, we who are older can remember a very great man a good man. I wish we had him now to sort the mess out that we find ourselves in.

[@expsterm1]

Imaging sitting next to the President of the United States for dinner or lunch. I would be so nervous. Good thing President Reagan was down to earth.

[@darrellgarrett72]

I miss President Reagan!! He brought honor & compassion to the office of President!

[@davidz6022]

What a great man.

[@danielfayverdier6881]

Yes a great commander in chief

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

Whether you agreed with his politics or not the man had class! He would be disgusted with what is going on right now!

[@katrynamcintyre5687]

Feb 5. 2022: Those young men did not realize at the time what a tremendous 'honor' it was to share the day with the President! Especially....President Ronald Reagan.

[@toucansam3]

I'm sure they did, at least most of them did.

[@Dreaklock]

Wonderful President. Wonderful man.

[@michaeljudge3401]

He summed his accomplishments as restoring the American ideals and spiritual moorings.

[@nostalgiajim]

The Christmas decorations and the “MERRY CHRISTMAS” sign would be considered offensive today. They would be removed IMMEDIATELY and a lengthy disciplinary report issued to the person responsible.

[@michaeljudge3401]

Jesus Christ is the great I Am.

[@analogkid4957]

Actually I noticed at the beginning of President Reagan’s talk he distinctly said “Happy Holidays” rather than “ Merry Christmas “. This was 1988 so that was rather significant. It exemplifies while most likely the majority of the military men at that luncheon were Christian, he was aware of the possible small minority of military officers and staff that were not Christian or atheist and may have not celebrated Christmas. Reagan was an interesting man.

[@veeseee128]

I wish I was there. I would have talked to President Reagan. He had a interesting personality.

[@nogod7184]

"At the job I am holding, I am supposed to be non-partisan." Look at the clowns and circuses in D.C. now.

[@PoShunEricWong-gb6zp]

Sir, Years ago, I was a property valuation Trainee in the Rent and Valuation Department. My main duty is to go out to check vacant tenants. My district was Admiraty and Central in Hong Kong. I came across a book shop in Central, Queen Road Central. I bought a book about public figures'words and those from the American movies. There was a famous saying from Mr. President, Mr. Reagan, He said, " Nancy, I forgot to duck out. " Why Mr. President, Mr Reagan was " 刺殺" after he just left the White House because he was so powerful and so capable, and polite, humorous. I am FAITHFULLY YOURS, Eric Wong Po Shun 王寶順。

[@TrueLifeAdventures]

What an exceptionally decent and humble man.

[@im8548]

This was the day I was born :)

[@ryudragonpunch9025]

This is and will always be my President.

[@thekidhartford5266]

grateful, pleasant, indebted....words from a President you don't hear today.....

[@redman3583]

Such humor and such charm, but now that he is gone I don't smile as much, it makes me sad.

[@johnryder557]

What a great president I remember my dad talking about him when he was in the military when I was a teenager

[@eragonzaroc]

this is a really interesting video of history

[@johnsonyoung2352]

Actually What a great president and human being

[@reddevilparatrooper]

The best cooks and Culinary Specialists in the US Navy are Filipinos!

[@johnmastronardi]

reddevilparatrooper one of the guys in the video was my neighbor at fort Ritchie as a kid, his name was willie nocon

[@LemkeR]

I agree. Dinuguan, Kare kare and ube roll. Oh and don't forget the balut diba!

[@analogkid4957]

Is that really true? I’ve never served in the military

[@reddevilparatrooper]

@@analogkid4957 Ask any veteran of the US Navy? They are also a.k.a the Filipino Mafia.

[@japhetmakubuya8158]

This was extraordinary

[@Jupe367]

That person sitting next to him must be so nervous.

[@mondizzle22]

Bro, @ 4:11 that's my Dad sitting behind him with the black hair. Crazy

[@A-BA5IC-GUY]

such a great person, filled with enriched history and full of life

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

On 10DEC88 I was in my final weeks of boot camp, up in Great Mistakes, IL. Looking through this video, I am recalling every uniform I see with one exception. I see Sailors, wearing greens. That is a uniform I just never had. Does anyone know the purpose of those sailors being issued green uniforms? I think Corpsmen embedded with Marines get them. But I cannot imagine why there would be so many Corpsmen at Camp David. The explanation has to be different than that. Who can solve this puzzle for me?

[@beckyumphrey2626]

That was the Navy Seabee Uniform.

[@havenhemmings3574]

President Reagan had a story for every occasion whereas Joe Biden can't finish a sentence. Jill, why do let this happen.

[@joshkarena3058]

How about this shot, Commander and Chief and The First Lady having a meal with their extended family. R.I.L. Ronald and Nancy ❤ Reagan. ❤

[@depARTmentUhaul]

What a stud, a true American.

[@richardmason7840]

What kind of man would you like to be remembered as. Great question! I'm glad he mentioned a spiritual revival. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 The GOSPEL ! Thanks GOD Bless.

[@JohnFortner]

Couldn't agree more! That was me who asked that question. I had no idea this video was on youtube until one of my Marine buddies shared it today on social media.

[@joo1641]

Miss you Mr President Reagan. ✝️🇺🇸

[@jzezatti1]

Almost cried when he mentioned that quote from George Marshall. General Marshall is a personal hero of mine. He is the only US Army general to ever win a Nobel Peace Prize. There have been just a few Laureates that received it AFTER their military careers. And just a few more that were nominated while in service, but didn’t win. Which is what makes General George C. Marshall even more unique: he is the only active-duty service member of the US Armed Forces to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize. I had no idea he was quoted as saying that about the US military. I’ve gotta find that story. I know President Reagan was talkin’ to a bunch of Devil Dogs and Seabees here, but I see the moment just as poignantly regardless.

[@wallaceb9120]

Just A class act.

[@waltermodel2521]

The chat aroubf 16:40 is just amazing

[@josephbyrtus8190]

Never seen a more beautiful couple together President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan our first lady .she always has is back . great romance together.

[@peterlj613]

Can't American soldiers ask any question other than about American football?

[@Dogmeat1950]

like what lol? what do you want us to ask? Hey Boss so... what's the plan for the next few years lol. let me tell you how this works. most of these Marines and Sailors got picked to be there and I can bet some would rather do something else. I'm sure they liked Reagan but.. ya think off all the things they could do in their off time lol.

[@yesucansell2]

He kept the pen as a souvenir. I would have done the same.

[@khs6491]

What a guy! ♥️

[@raodurvasula125]

I voted for him both times. Great president

[@natewalker1722]

Wow i never seen this before i was there @4.41 drinking my Rum & Coke

[@garysimard5674]

God bless you for your service.

[@stemmentor9700]

Always so wanted to get stationed at Camp David as a Seabee. Was fortunate to visit many years later for one of my former Seabee’s under me was commissioned to WO. Seabees always fought to go to the Ranch in CA while in home port. Pres Reagan was the first president I voted for. Sure do my the old Seabee greens.

[@rcknross]

and 45 has to fix the same problems -- "we have no ammunition"

[@markhilbertrossetti1796]

To whom are they related?

[@davidfaas58777]

Very "LUCKY" Members of the Military #CampDavid #ReaganLibrary

[@jameshotz1350]

The EX O. never ate in our mess decks, he was to busy dealing out disipline, and once I got poisioned and was sick for a week. The Lord, put some pepto bismo tablets in my locker and I recovered. These guys are eating pretty good.

[@brendanmah]

Terrible audio !!!!

[@Nairuulagch]

Great leader who engineered to end cold war.

[@olivertrayaromo7618]

Nice president 👏 reagan

[@jermainamburayan580]

Its a big consolation to know that 45 is fixing our country and making it great again. TRUMP 2020.Man of the people.

[@daveford7414]

You are fucked.(man of the people)so why didn't he serve a second term?Reagan is ten times the man than trump.

[@Yobbie72]

Don't go!

[@keikoiizuka9441]

👴☺🙇🙇

[@keikoiizuka9441]

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[@user-jm6nj8ds3p]

قال الله تعالى(إِذْ يُوحِي رَبُّكَ إِلَى الْمَلَائِكَةِ أَنِّي مَعَكُمْ فَثَبِّتُوا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا ۚ سَأُلْقِي فِي قُلُوبِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا الرُّعْبَ فَاضْرِبُوا فَوْقَ الْأَعْنَاقِ وَاضْرِبُوا مِنْهُمْ كُلَّ بَنَانٍ ) وين ثبتني يا آلله ووين بت ثبتني يا الله الآن

[@haeleth7218]

I always thought the US President had to have a "food tester" eating a bit before eating anything, even if it was served up by the US military 🤔

[@mikebox]

wondering if they punched his meal ticket

[@terrykrall]

I’m sure our current POTUS does this regularly……

[@jeepthing98]

Imagine how out of place Biden would look here.

[@arbengjoka8410]

Reagan

[@TituBose-kr7ud]

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[@heyjude99]

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[@heyjude99]

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[@TheFromaniac]

Hey Jude huh?

[@norms3913]

You be better going back to English class and learn how to spell correctly

[@DavidKAdams-or7dh]

Hey jude you're a babbling idiot

[@edgarangus7077]

I dont like the manner of the guard and his assistant in registration desk. Thay both dont know how to salute their Commanding in Chief. For me this is disrespectful.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

The President salutes the first person he.meets when he enters the building at the door then no other.

[@daveford7414]

I am Canadian but Obama was like mr.reagan not afraid to mingle with people.👍

[@markhilbertrossetti1796]

With Rao ... Learn how to read, as well.

[@CrossOfBayonne]

I feel like Joe Biden could become the next Reagan since he could help fix America after what Trump did over 4 years.

[@timeatak5248]

🤣🤣🤣 Right, we are at the brink of civil war and a race war will kick it off. And dumb Joe is fanning the flames as hard as his administration can fan. You need to open your eyes and stop watching CNN.

[@abola2121]

🤡

[@kevinv7321]

Don't ever try to compare Biden with Reagan. Biden is a complete idiot.

[@kylekullin2520]

Inflation and Afghanistan has destroyed Biden's presidency.

[@renealexander2703]

No. Many feel that Biden is worse.