President Reagan's Interview on John Wayne on September 12, 1988

Full Title: President Reagan's Interview on John Wayne in the Library on September 12, 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: 9/12/1988
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:117700573
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[@thetipinatorR]

I was a little girl when President Reagan was shot. Being little, I was worried about him so my daddy suggested that I write him a get well card; so I did. One evening after dinner, I was called by my dad to come talk with him and when I sat down he handed me an envelope and said, “Can you guess where this letter came from?” I couldn’t read yet but I remember looking at the envelope and I recognized the emblem but was still confused. I asked him what it was about and if I was in trouble. He laughed and opened it very carefully. I climbed onto his lap so I could see what he was reading and he began to read me a little letter thanking me for my well wishes. It was personally signed by President Reagan. To this day, I regard that as one of my most precious things I have. He really did care about every single person, even the lil ones. I sure wish that great men like that were in leadership rolls. I never was into Westerns until the last several years and now I’m obsessed with The Duke. John Wayne is an Icon that can never be replicated. You always know where he stood and he was a great father. Two of the best men we will forever remember.

[@timothybaxter7392]

I envy you having that letter. I'm also so glad that you wrote your card. Your parents raised a good person.

[@thetipinatorR]

Timothy Baxter Thank you so very much for your kind words. Both of my parents were first and second generation children of immigrants who came to The USA from war torn countries, literally fleeing from tyranny with not much more than the clothing they wore and a few dollars. They all were so Patriotic because for the first time in in their lives they knew what it truly meant to be free! Freedom to prosper and make their own choices and decisions about everything they never had before. That was taught to both of my parents just as it was taught to me and I my children. We really need to pause and take a good look at where we are at as a Nation and how far it’s advanced in the shortest amount of time over any other country and ask ourselves why that came to be. Now I’m not saying that we are a perfect Nation, however if you look at where other countries came from and you see that not much has changed over their expansive histories because they simply are not free to advance. The United States of America is the only Country that was founded by The People and has continued to advance in every area of life thanks to The Judicial System. (Anything that’s operated, run, or created by Humans is going to be fallible to some extent because no one is perfect.) What makes The USA so awesome is that we have Rules and Laws and they are up dated and created multiple times a day. Have you ever noticed how many silly laws that are on the books from the beginning of record that are still in there but are from the 1800’s. They are there to remind us how it used to be and how much they have changed over time as we evolve as the Greatest Country in the World! Of course you have bad because we are human, but it is Our collective Duty to OUR COUNTRY to continue to strive to be better and want to grow as a Nation. This is the largest melting pot of every possible combination of people and that’s what makes US so Prosperous. If we don’t Stop, Drop and Roll right NOW, we just might burn down the most Free Country in the World. That WILL hurt every other country in the world and Tyranny will be “The New Normal.” This is no longer just a Political issue, this is the defining moment of the Country’s future for your children and Patriotism and Freedom will no longer be a choice. Ronald Reagan once said, “We are always just one generation away from not being free.” This is that time where my children’s generation will no longer be free. I love America and all of its diversity but there is no longer Journalists, just teleprompter readers. So who’s writing this “Narratives?” Communist Socialist Elites, and I’m done tip-toeing around the truth. If the Democrats lose, they will not accept that nor will they stop after they forcefully remove the rightful candidate from office. I was terrified that Obama wasn’t going to leave and I allowed it to affect my life because I didn’t see him do anything except plant seeds of hate and division from within. But when I watched Pilosi announce the things she did and continue doing, I see this is bigger than the plandemic and we all need to stop and reflect on where we want to see ourselves a year from now and then into the demise of everything The USA has accomplished and stood for. 100’s of thousands of people died in the Civil war. The Democrats didn’t want to give up their slaves and they don’t want to do it now. They just want to enslave as many that make it through the upcoming famine . It our God Given Right to be free and WE control the government. That’s the way it was set up, so this very thing would never happen. God is within us all by different ways but HE IS ONE and for anyone thinking that I believe anything other than what I said, don’t read into that. I want the Constitution help up for everyone and it could very well be torn up by the speaker of the house just like she did on national television right behind the President of the United States of America. Have you thought about that to the Hollywood people who used to be normal ( most of them) before you got filthy rich off of your fans and now you dump on them by putting over 150 million into a Go Fund Me to keep bailing out the Rioter & Looters. You keep helping confuse people with all of the different crisis’ you caused the states to stay closed and that is going to directly make you obsolete because no one is going to be able to afford to go to a movie or concert or any professional sports let alone having to hear your constant attacks that more than not have Served in the a Military. I won’t be attending certain concerts, movies or anything to do with anyone who has been using the public to get rich and then turn on them. Then who’s going to clean your toilets and act as your servants now. God you and May God Bless the United States of America!

[@timothybaxter7392]

@@thetipinatorR I no longer need to cross my fingers. You're there. You will always win. You are a giant. I'll be the comic sidekick. I'll be proud to know you.

[@thetipinatorR]

Timothy Baxter I apologize for the spelling mistakes, I was really tired when I wrote it and I didn’t reread it before I sent it. This has turned into a huge puppet show and I think the puppet masters should be the ones that have their assets frozen so they can’t continue to pay their protestors. I doubt that the sheeple would continue without getting something in return. They don’t even know what they are protesting about! I grew concerned years ago when you would see late night talk show comedians have someone go out and ask the general public simple questions about current events or history that they should have learned in elementary school and they didn’t know any of the answers. Everyone laughed and thought it was funny, but I looked at my husband and said, “We are in trouble because these are the very people who are easily programmed and brainwashed. I bet you anything that they end up dumbing down the education system more to control these very people.” What happened soon after? Common Core! Enough said. I love people and I love my Country. I’ve been blessed to travel to many other countries and have real experiences with different cultures and the one thing that I heard from every single person I met from every country I was at was, “I dream of one day coming to America and being FREE! I want my children to have a future and choices that I didn’t and don’t have.” EVERY SINGLE PERSON. Not one had anything bad to say about America and then I watch how entitled people here act and I pity them. If you hate America so much, then GO! Find your favorite communist party and GET OUT! I guarantee that you will change your mind after even a week in another country. You can’t protest in any other country than here, they would make you disappear! Bye Bye, I don’t care, go! I’m sorry but I’m not trying to be correct, I’m being honest. I value my experiences with all of the people I have met and learned from and it just strengthened my resolve for my Patriotic Stand for The United States Of America! God Bless you for your positivity and I’m proud to be able to comment on your thread.

[@chrishughes5521]

I have just watched and commented on this film of President Reagan, and I just wanted to let you know, I really liked reading the comment you left. It says a good lot about the true man he was, of the good heart he lead the USA with. He meant and acted as the man of good will to the world we all live live in, with wisdom and courage and dignity. And in this mad behaving age we live in, doesn't it seem truly mad that they mocked him? Thank you again for your description of the moment.

[@Tannhauser111]

As a German, I will never forget what the man did for my country. He was probably the best President of the USA. Through his fight against communism on all fronts, he paved the way for the reunification of my country. I shall never forget that.

[@JamesRichards-mj9kw]

It would have happened anyway, due to the Soviet economic stagnation in the early 1980s.

[@JoseyWales44s]

@@JamesRichards-mj9kw Just can't bring yourself to give credit where it is is due, can you? Had the Dems had their way, the U.S.S.R would have lived for decades longer. Regan put the pressure on the Soviets and forced them the implode.

[@mikeelek9713]

President Reagan gave hope to East Germans who suffered under the Communist regime and its Stazi secret police. Without his speech at the Berlin Wall, communism would have continued for who know how many more decades - just like it remains across Asia (China, Vietnam, North Korea). The reunification of Germany was one of the great moments of the 20th Century.

[@savannahdockins7022]

No matter how you felt about Reagan as a president, he was a great patriot.

[@filemonruiz7363]

I always saw President Reagan like a fatherly figure or like a good old friend. I really loved and admired him.

[@MrNx74205d]

John Wayne and Ronald Reagan. You NEVER had to wonder if they loved our country. They are missed.

[@markharrison2544]

Why did he dodge the draft?

[@charlieg9597]

John Wayne and Ronald Reagan didn't dodge military service because they probably just forgot to fight in World War II. Here's some actors who weren't so forgetful, served when they were called and who actually risked their lives for their country. Don Adams, Eddie Albert, Martin Balsam, Ernest Borgnine, Mel Brooks, Art Carney, Jackie Coogan, Tony Curtis, Ossie Davis, Kirk Douglas, Charles Durning, Henry Fonda, Glenn Ford, Clark Gable, Frank Gorshin, Alan Hale, Sterling Hayden, Charlton Heston, William Holden, George Kennedy, Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Burgess Meredith, Audie Murphy, Jack Palance, Tyrone Power, Jason Robards, Don Rickles, Rod Steiger, Jimmy Stewart and Jack Warden.

[@MyREDTAIL]

He did not dodge he was un fit to serve because of Medical issues he had he tried to enlist & was Rejected by all the Branches of Services. Get your facts straight before opening your mouth etc.

[@charlieg9597]

John Wayne's draft in 1941 was at first deferred because he had a wife to support and four children. During the war years he became a big star but didn't follow other famous actors into the services. He chose to make movies. In 1944, he was re-classified as 1-A but his studio intervened and got him a deferment "in support of national interest.” A month later the Selective Service decided to revoke many previous deferments and reclassified him 1-A. Wayne’s studio again appealed and got his 2-A status reinstated.

[@jackjones3657]

And they put the average person first, unlike most elitist bureaucrats of now.

[@colinglen4505]

Reagan had a very relaxing voice.

[@LeeLee-2011]

Yes, he did.

[@AnnaLVajda]

@j.j.cagney yes most of them have vocal coaches.

[@MrSpitfireMustang]

Reminds me of my dad reading me stories when I was a kid.

[@prophetsnake]

@@MrSpitfireMustang Fairey tales, in other words.

[@ghassanjenainaty4212]

Unlike Donald Trump

[@johnreilly8672]

The first time I could vote for a President I voted for Ronald Reagan...and again four years later.

[@steverogers9824]

YOUR NATION MISSES YOU SO MUCH MR. PRESIDENT. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING.

[@tomedgar4375]

Yes!

[@chrisw422]

Appreciate That. Now we have another with similarities to President Reagan, although different, but chose to run for President, when both men didn’t have to do so. Trump 2024.

[@gabrielmgarcia5912]

I just remember a quote from John Wayne when he was criticized for waving an American flag to those critics he said this “sure I’ll wave the American flag . You know a better flag to wave ? Sure I love my country with all her faults , and I am not ashamed for that never have been never will be !

[@ivanrainbird2416]

he gives you hope nice man

[@thetipinatorR]

I didn’t know much about John Wayne until the last several years when I got sick of the crap they are trying to push on us and stated watching the Westerrn channels and I actually learned a lot about how it was after the Civil War. That’s why so many people who lost everything got on a Wagon Trains and headed West. They are truly HEROS for the hardships and loss of lives traveling to settle land that people take for granted today as if it were always there. Not so. John Wayne was a True American Patriot that was not intimidated by the communist party that was trying to label everyone who was Patriotic as the enemy. Backwards to the point of confusing people who were not up on every political thing going on. I have noticed that many people don’t really start taking a serious interest in the government until they are approximately 30 ish and have a vested interest now that they are in the work force and looking to start a business or family. Watch The movie McLintock, it’s full of political jabs in humorous ways. I love John Wayne now and he is someone that is really worth learning about.

[@robtans5042]

@@thetipinatorR The duke sure as hell beats that rotten ass robert deniro

[@robtans5042]

@Mick Dundee I am 61 retired police 36 years. I retired in 2017. My dad was a ww2 veteran a gunner on a tbf avenger torpedo bomber in pacific. He was awarded the navy cross 3 distinquished flying cross 5airmedals 2 president unit citations. He was my real life hero. He worked at the railroad for 40 years. He took me to the drive in movies and I thank everyone of them we seen had john wayne in them except 1 and that one was walking tall with joe don baker. Dad was a good father and I will never forget him. Evertime I watch mr wayne I think of dad. Dad also introduced me to nascar first race I ever went to I picked the king richard petty he won the daytona 500 and I got his autograph and richard picked me up and let me sit in his car, that was in 1964 And I wasnt quiet 5 years old. I watched many races through the years and richard petty was my hero. Man kids today dont have heros like that anymore and thats whats wrong with the world today. Your statement is correct. Long live the king

[@AshdenMurphy]

We need more people like this

[@cat-lw6kq]

Just finished reading a book about Regan, Secret Service agents liked him, they said the Reagan your saw on tv in front of the camera was the same man he was in private.

[@charliebrown4624]

Yeah! an asshole.

[@donald_the_savage1234]

Charlie Brown how? Lol.

[@BioStuff415]

You are correct... I have thanksgiving dinner each year with a retired SS agent that in the WH from Nixon to Bush Sr. And it was RR that he said was the best of them all. He would stop by and ask how all of them were doing, and always take time to tell a story of cheer them up with a joke. But he did say... Nancy was a bit rough around the edges... but then again, here husband was shot.

[@michaelpodrebarac8519]

Yeah, Charlie, because you said so. Right.

[@MyREDTAIL]

I heard this also, That he was a down to earth Person, To whoever he came in contact with etc.

[@deanlarsson05]

I live in Italy and was born in 2005, but recently I have done lots of research on US presidents in the XX century and must say Reagan is one of my favourites. He was such a humble, charming and funny person

[@jaysoncheney]

History is king to our future. lol. so as a outsiders look at our presidents who is the worst president you learn of? Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson and Raegan are among my favorites.

[@ThomasTT496Vega]

Biden has to be right up there...

[@JC-sj2pd]

I served in the Navy from ‘83-89 and I always felt President Regan had our backs. He made us feel proud to serve. I miss him.

[@gdogg8452]

I was in the Marines from 85-89. You sure are correct how he made us feel.

[@Galt4570]

@@gdogg8452 I was in the Corps 79-83. When Reagan won in '80 there was jubilation in the barracks! There was a big boost in morale.

[@user-qb8wb5wx5w]

THE IOWA CLASS😉

[@aaroncunningham5381]

I really miss Ronald Reagan because he was a true American, just like John Wayne. We need more people like those two gentlemen to run this country.

[@dougbresky3187]

Aaron Cunningham kudos to your coment......thx. bro...

[@Temujin1991]

Victorious Yankee Better luck next time getting a reaction, troll.

[@MyREDTAIL]

Your a first class A Hole period

[@tc556guy]

FDR didn't lead us through anything. He set up the foundation of everything that is wrong with the modern nation.

[@tc556guy]

You Antifa trolls should look up the definition of fascism before you accuse everyone you disagree with of being fascists, Nazis etc. It just shows your level of extreme ignorance.

[@mbm887]

I was on two different protection details for Ronald Regan, one hell of a man and down to earth person.

[@lawyers9]

Michael McSherry I envy you sir, in that you got to meet him. He was a great man in every sense of the word. Also, thank you for your service to him and your country! 🇺🇸👍

[@SantaNMS]

WOW! That is really, really cool! You are one lucky individual! That would have been really cool to meet President Reagan! He is one of the greatest people I remember in my lifetime!

[@brentbeacham9691]

Stood on the road as his limo drove by?

[@wadehampton1737]

@@brentbeacham9691 Man, that's a shitty thing to say.

[@philbegay1946]

Must of been fun hearing his stories.

[@ashhay2893]

Reagan was just a great man! Need more like him!!

[@rumpelstiltskin312]

President Reagan was the last person that I wasn't embarrassed to say I voted for during a presidential election.

[@mayito9100]

I know people that were democrats then that voted for Reagan and I now see why they were in once proud to have voted for republican. I was barely a teen then. I still remember his jokes.

[@MrGator216]

When Ronald Reagan died, I cried. His love for this great nation and its countrymen was so palpable. I'm thankful to GOD I've lived amongst such great human beings. Times have truly changed! 🇺🇸

[@coryburns1905]

MrGator216 yeah me too.

[@kauphaart0]

The fucker MADE California what it is today, with his mass amnesty for illegals, FUCK REAGAN.

[@jonathanwick1265]

Fuck Reagan. He was gun grabbing piece of shit. Because of this asshole you cannot open carry in CA. He also signed off on the 1986 FOPA and supported the 1994 AWB after he left office.

[@franktranks9445]

@@jonathanwick1265 Not the mention the war on drugs. We all know what that turned out to be.

[@adoerfler]

I cried all day of his funeral. About half an hour after it was all over my son called and asked, "have you stopped crying yet?" I still miss him.

[@BioStuff415]

One of a kind... and the kindest man to ever live in that White House.

[@lizpitula2471]

BioStuff415 yes he was he got that from his Mom Nelle. She was very kind and they were very close.

[@rocha2219]

Totally agree

[@jeffsmith2022]

Oh yes, he fucked every blue- collar worker in the ass, well done, Ronnie,,,

[@prophetsnake]

@j.j.cagney He screwed his own people ore than he screwed Iraq.

[@garyb2507]

D J Trump is of a similar background and mindset. DJT 2020!

[@sharonchaney2846]

He was so great and such class and when he spoke it was like gold and people always listened to what he had to say. A great president period.

[@television1088]

His voice and presence were impressive and made people feel safe and trusting. Unfortunately it was all an act. He did not have the knowledge or wisdom that he projected.

[@eddriver7815]

the only president Reagan was better than is drumpf

[@duaneholcomb8408]

I always like him,but now I realize just how great a president he really was. History has had the chance to evaluate. And he is by far one one of our great presidents,,

[@Trinity4me]

The country needs men like this again.

[@pooh44100]

We will NEVER see men like these ever again...

[@pooh44100]

@ Well I guess you would know Soy boy sounds like you wanna be a real man but the Estrogen won't let you..😋

[@pooh44100]

@ I would say either you're a millennial (it's all about me) or a hippie from a time gone by who never grew up?

[@pooh44100]

@ I am a 64 year old who has worked since I was 14 so I am not a snow maybe just flake like you

Winnie Levine Wrong on both accounts asshole. Just because you have worked for 50 years doesn't mean you can't be a snowflake. I'm 52 and served in the military in the 80's under Reagan. Reagan was most defiantly a war criminal and you are most defiantly a chump for his sort of bull shit double speak. And you are nothing like me at all, you don't have the smarts or balls.

[@michaelhilke7741]

Wow looking at the politicians today this man was a step above all of the rest

[@ricardocolyersanchez3534]

Mark Schultz ahhh, the Dangling Participle

[@reginaldanderson6807]

He was

[@claud1able]

Michael Hilke He was and I miss him. There is none other like him

[@acropolisnow9466]

We live in a mediocre era, so mediocre that it might prove terminal.

[@AshdenMurphy]

No need to miss me I am right here

[@Mike-hg1fn]

Big John Wayne, what a legend. That’s all I gotta say about that.

[@jasonschlierman412]

We need more John Waynes and Ronald Reagans today. Americans that love their country and put their country before self interests or political party. God bless them both!

[@markpower9081]

Give a break, they were both GOP stalwarts.

[@mrg466]

Racist bs!

[@jasonschlierman412]

@@mrg466 How? If What I said is racist, maybe you should find a country you feel isn't, and thus that you'll feel more at home? The word is used way too often, to the point it's meaning has been watered own a lot. Thanks for helping with that!

[@mrg466]

@@jasonschlierman412 The two people you claim, we need more of are two racist A-holes! Maybe you need more racist, but I and many others don't! And if your a racist, then your statement works for you! But (we) doesn't include everyone!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

@@mrg466 you brainwashed commie lunatic

[@vicmclaglen1631]

Wow that was a real treat. Mr President, thanks again.

[@tombasye1016]

Ronald Reagan Was An Absolutely Excellent President. In American History, He Will Always Be Honored. As A Number One Patriot, And He Will Always Remembered, Forevermore 100%

[@dmzabo3914]

I 💯% agree. Thank You Mr. President

[@gregking9501]

No, he was not! He hated Unions which, btw, offered decent retirements. Workers gained nothing during his Presidency while his phony 'trickle down' theory made many more billionaires over the next 35 years with less & less tax revenues for the U,S. treasury. There was a border problem then & he did nothing. He didn't give a crap about the looting of Social Security funds. Quit Lionizing Reagan.🙈🙉🙊

[@busterakrey6659]

I had dinner with Merv Griffen and Pres Reagan about something they asked me to do later in the year and I felt heard by these men. Now that's amazing because I was just a young man with some skills but still just a young man. I learned allot in 90 min and still today the lovely and confident posture they displayed is something to aspire to. You never know what can happen in life, being with men this great is an honor and a gift. Where are these kind of men today ? Maybe it's you.

[@staxmantim]

That was beautifully written & an inspiration anyone could hope for in life

[@bengunn1980]

Thank God I was alive to see this man as POTUS. I was just a child but I’m still very happy that he was my first POTUS.

[@elaineburch5397]

Please Dear God send us more wonderful men like Ronald Regan and John Wayne The best President ever.

[@nelsonwayne6997]

Hello Elaine 👋👋 How are you doing and how's the weather condition over there ???

[@j.r.2322]

John Wayne and Ronald Reagan, two great legends!

[@brianvivickers3712]

I might not have agreed with his policies, but I give Regan his due, he has some success as President.

[@oliverkalamata2753]

I prefer John Wayne Gacy....he was a cooOool dude

[@kauphaart0]

Two great pretenders.

[@franktranks9445]

Wow! So many similarities. Both were racist. Both just played roles in public. Neither were who everyone thinks they were.

[@giraffeman326]

I was just about to say that. Honesty they are the GOATS of patriotism.

[@karenenderle532]

I have never seen this before, wow, it's tremendous....Reagan was not a "clown" or a "fool" like so many people wanted us all to believe. He and John Wayne both were the caliber of men that I so wish we had now. God Bless them both!

[@nelsonwayne6997]

Hello Karen 👋👋 How are you doing and how's the weather condition over there ???

[@PS-zw4yc]

Our too best presidents were non politicians. They cared about the country and got the job done

[@mrg466]

Both racist!

[@runoz2839]

🤔 YEAH, RIGHT... 🤨

[@40ftofconcrete]

Exactly. We're left with morons like Trump, Palin and MJT instead. I can't believe how far and how low our party has fallen. Our last hope was John McCain but the lipstick wearing Alaskan pig sent our party into freefall so deep that a mental midget TV celebrity like Donald J (for genius) Trump actually spent time in our White House. Electing Ron DeSantis as President is our only hope of redeeming ourselves. After how badly Trump screwed the pooch the first time around, if the Fatman gets in again it will be the end of America which is why China and Putin are once again working so hard to give him another shot. If he wins, they win.

[@ronaldhuff635]

I was enlisted in the navy from 85-88, i never met this man, but he was the best boss i ever worked for

[@clintonashley3511]

I had the honor of serving and having supper with him and Casper Weinberger onboard the Uss Constellation in 1982 when he came onboard to present us with the Battle E and made the Connie the flagship of the Pacific Fleet. What a really down to earth person he was. With God rest his soul

[@donaldsalas2571]

He was a respected President in the Christian world I had the pleasure of voting for him a decision I've never regretted.

[@josephfrank1472]

The first time I was able to vote was in the 1984 election.

[@michaellarenee4856]

I voted for the first time for President Reagan and voted the second time for him as well!!! Very great man!!!!

[@rollinmark8952]

My first Presidental vote was for Ronald Wilson "Dutch" Reagan in 1980. I was 20. I voted for him again in '84. Will never regret it. Some may disagree with his ideology, and that's fine, but he was a man of his word. Honest, great public speaker and a genuinely nice person. We need more politicians like him today. Go and try to find one.

[@flagassault9715]

Fuck ronald reagan

[@michaellarenee4856]

@@stillcryingiseeakers1679 I am trying so hard to quit cussing like a sailor, myself, because I soooo agree with you on this!!!! Cussing in a public forum like this is the sign that someone hasn't got half a dang brain to behave no better then a dang troglodyte!!!! Hey, Flag Ass, try and look that word up!!! Bet you figure out it's a self analysis of, hmmm.... YOU!!!!! BAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

[@stanpetrov]

I live on the other side of the planet, but I'm eternaly gratefulll to president Reagant for standing for freedom, democracy, free will and oposing the dreadfull communist regilme my father and I had to endure. Thank you Mr. President! From indebted bulgarian citizen!

[@markbell335]

Stan, god bless you and hopefully America will be here when you need us again. Mark Bell

[@navyseal4000]

A freedom loving American at heart is always welcome if you ever wanted to come. Obviously if you don't want to, don't, but we as a country would love to have immigrants like you come so if you're ever so inclined, you know where to go.

[@marvinpitts3818]

@@navyseal4000 bca

[@Mr1981pete]

my friend, America is an idea and you have it!!! unfortunately the people of USA are having are freedoms cut back right now. All true freedom loving people love Mr. Reagan. Cheers!

[@theinnerlight8016]

As a German who always got inspired by the American dream and the ideals it was founded on, I can relate. I could grow up in a democracy, whilst my grandparents had to grow up under the worst and most brutal regime imaginable. I feel hope and gratitude looking at the stars and stripes. I feel the same, when I watch Ronald Reagan videos, since I was born too late to experience him as acting president. Best wishes to you, mate and to you, dear reader. 🖖

[@cahg3871]

Over the past few years,I have come to miss both Ronald Reagan and John Wayne.They both represent a generation far better then our own.Decency and character are in short supply these days.

[@television1088]

They were good at pretending to have decency and character. Not so good at doing the mental work to ensure your morals are correct. Which is more important?

[@nibsvkh]

A bit of research on John Wayne exposes his racism along with avoiding serving in WW2.

[@AlanRoehrich9651]

​@@television1088 You're a liar.

[@CaptainXJ]

Hahahaha both were racist bigots. Reagans presidency set the US back so far we are still recovering from it.

[@matthewstandefer2771]

What a great American!! His humor, intelligence and eloquence are sadly missed. His humor was disarming even to the press. He truly loved our country and had a tremendous love and respect for all Americans and people in general. He was a real gentleman.

[@hormisanthraper1616]

"You could count on him", says Reagan. Simple and profound.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Yes, you count on him as a white supremacist and homophobe. Great. 🙄

[@mrg466]

They were both racist A-holes!

[@sgtgeneweenie]

Except for Military Service then you could count him out.

[@wittelarry1]

God bless John Wayne and President Reagan

[@taroobsingh2158]

Two of the greatest Americans ever.

[@lizpitula2471]

I agree God Bless them Both. But we the people can fight for our Country too.

[@sagebulls818]

Nah just duke

[@trythinkingforachange4201]

Regan started the financial crisis by his deregulation that helped the mega rich take over the country. Do some research (not including watching fox news)

[@jeffsmith2022]

Fuck Reagan...

[@jefferydavid275]

Wonderful moments with the president. Proud that he was my President. Sincerely Jeffery David

[@drbbass]

Love to hear President Reagan’s voice and love listening to his reminiscing!!!! Diane

[@davidhollifield4794]

My favorite President of all time. He made the economy right for me in his time.

[@kaypee4704]

He stabilized California. He's rolling in his grave now.

[@mrg466]

Racist bs!

[@thebestbadness420k6]

Hearing his voice again makes me want to cry.

[@kauphaart0]

I know, right. It's so sad and disgusting, what with Iran-Contra, the Keating Home Loan scandal and mass amnesty for Illegals.

[@bookmouse2719]

I did cry.

[@carlinbrumback8931]

@@kauphaart0 What about Obummers countless scandels.Come on man

[@sledgehammerguy5858]

@@carlinbrumback8931 they're both war criminals

[@rickbuck5123]

Who knew we were living through the age of greatness in 80s with the general Ronald Reagan and his 2nd in command our great Maggie Thatcher, 2 leaders who will be turning in their graves at what's happening in our 2 countries today 😔

[@josephpatrickprescott562]

This was an OUTSTANDING video clip, with one Great American remembering another Great American. Unfortunately, I read some of the “replies” to comments and it is so sad that we have people who enjoy making hateful and purposefully divisive statements. President Reagan and The Duke Loved Our Country, it’s history and traditions. Disagree with a policy or a idea that they had, but acknowledge how fortunate Our Country was to have these men of The Greatest Generation. God Bless America🇺🇸

[@lanehenkle6400]

John Wayne and Ronald Reagan. 2 great men for this country and they are deeply missed

[@crazytexan7532]

Add Charlton Heston to that lisy.

[@markpower9081]

They were actors. You know, pretending.

[@relicofgold]

Are you a moron? Wayne avoided WW2. Raygun destroyed the middle class. You must suck on Raygun's ass to be such a loser.

[@JiminyCricket8899]

@@relicofgold People look at so much through rose tinted glasses these days,we will never have men/music/ movies/ cars etc like these again comments are all over KZbin.It comforts them i guess.

[@rollinmark8952]

@@relicofgold Reagan destroyed the middle class? That is a new one on me. By the time his first term was done, he had drastically lowered interest rates, the economy was booming and he had started re-building our military so that we could go on to win the Cold War a few years later.

[@MyREDTAIL]

My Favorite President during my Lifetime, May he forever RIP,I miss his outlook on America also etc.

[@patrickj.7887]

Reagan was truly a great man and President! And not to take anything away from one of my favorite presidents, but I have to say though, that President Donald J. Trump has fulfilled every promise (and then some) he ever made to the American people, and he has fought hard against a tsunami of the corrupt fake news media, crooked leftist politicians, and a force of destructive propaganda, he has to face every minute of every day he has been president. And he does this for the American people. Many politicians have come to Washington D.C. and gotten filthy Rich off of the American tax payer, but Trump was already rich and gives his salary away to people who need help. I hope you stand with me come this November! Thank You

[@soonerlegendspodcast]

Patrick J. I stand with you patriot

[@brianvivickers3712]

Lord Rest Ronald and Nancy’s souls.

[@wadehampton1737]

You'll not see the likes of him again!

[@theworldturnsdaily]

@@patrickj.7887 "Caveat emptor" (let the foolish public dupes beware) Reagan said, to all the fools who believed him and think he was a great or honorable person. Got Alzheimer’s. Liberty to him was the power to abuse. Liberty to America is the death and legacy of deceit of Ronald Reagan.

[@1Life2Little]

I miss Reagan and the 80's... Even the cold war was a better time than this time we got now.

[@philipfrazee5661]

We”have” now…

[@1Life2Little]

@@philipfrazee5661 You must have such a miserable life if all you can do is roaming the internet looking for people that got a word wrong LOL. And for your information English is like my fourth language so I am actually impressed I only got one wrong.

[@1Life2Little]

@@drivenbullet260 Same can be said about Trump. But I would never compare Trump to Reagan they are two completely different Presidents =)

[@JohnFleming-sw7hn]

Ronald Reagan was the last best US President we ever had no matter what he did right or wrong!

[@danielgregg2530]

Sad, sad, sad that that observation is true. (And by that I men that the main problem we have today is that we are living in the post-adult era.)

[@lilajagears8317]

What a great man and great president, and John Wayne was a true American patriot!

[@bobbythorman7421]

Now, if you wish to delve into his history,you will find that John Wayne and a few of his friends were gun toting anti semetic.Don't bother arguing,reseach it.Ward Bond was of similar mind and he and Wayne used to have heavy drinking sessions together.

[@lilajagears8317]

@@bobbythorman7421 It is a exercise in futility when dealing with a leftist moron.

[@Ringele5574]

There is no doubt that John "Duke" Wayne was a great man, but the hero in this interview was the man being interviewed.

[@driven01]

Reagan was quite humble and was happy to pass the spotlight to his good friend.

[@mrg466]

They were both racist A-holes!

[@asthecrowflies737]

Ronald Reagan was a lovely man, and I will forever miss him. He would be beyond mortified if he could see what is going on in America now.

[@nelsonwayne6997]

Hello Lady 👋👋 How are you doing and how's the weather condition over there ???

[@ismailzaferdemir6606]

My friend, you are a complete asshole, you will all die because you are killing Muslims The Ottoman Empire has buried you in the ground.

[@jaykuwolf]

Fuck bim6

[@MatinAmerica]

I think that he would actually be optimistic. He’s the best modern leader.

[@alwillk]

His policies caused it.

[@arky5610]

i was 24 years old when i first seen ron reagan first state of the union speech i think in 82, i just got married and myself and my now late wife was so impress from his speech, we went to the local courthouse here in arkansas the next day and became registered republicans ,at that time either one of us hardly knew anything about politics ,been a conservative ever since ,both the duke and reagan were American patriots

[@williammaloney9943]

This is why i have always been a John Wayne fan and always will. Big fan of Regan also...need men like this back in our world.

[@zerimar26]

Ronald Reagan and John Wayne were two men who had the courage of their convictions to stand up for what they believed in and never apologized for it. Unlike today's worthless politicians.

[@sahilhossian2449]

Today's politicians apologized for what they believed in

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

And even more Worthless Actors.

[@mrg466]

They were both racist A-holes!

[@CharlieNagoo]

John Wayne didn't have the courage to serve in WWII. Makes one wonder what he actually believed in.

[@nobodys-fool]

Wayne was a racist, look it up.

[@landyman97]

John Wayne was and always will be one of America’ greatest treasures His memory will live forever. Australians honour the man!

[@yodaguy6956]

You Australians can have him, he was a piece of shit racist

[@mrg466]

They were both racist A-holes!

[@Inbraneinthememsane]

Isn’t he the one who dodged WW2 service?

[@kathleenfederl5121]

So does Britain.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@willynelson9595]

Ronald Reagan was a patriot, he loved America, he conducted himself with honesty, respect for others, respect and reverence for the presidency, he was a great president and always delegated the applauds he received to the American people. We miss you president Reagan and need you now more than ever

[@twain3074]

"By the end of his term, 138 Reagan administration officials had been convicted, had been indicted, or had been the subject of official investigations for official misconduct and/or criminal violations. In terms of number of officials involved, the record of his administration was the worst ever."

[@alanshoebridge1927]

Two of the most grateful Americans and true patriots.

[@kevinnapier1014]

Two great men. Both men of great integrity! Their legacies left for us shall always be admired.

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

God, America could use Reagan Now. I miss him so much. Rest in Peace...

[@mrg466]

Racist bs!

[@SandraLily2]

Oh God! PLEASE give us another President Reagan!

[@tonybacon6277]

One of the greatest Presidents and Americans to ever grace our world.

[@emersonaz]

One of our greatest Americans speaking about another.

[@taroobsingh2158]

AMEN! I wish John Wayne could've been President too!

[@MyREDTAIL]

Can you imagine, Reagan as President & The Duke, As his VP.? etc.

[@MyREDTAIL]

100% Right, I feel that Trump will be Re Elected in 2020, I can not see any Democrat Beating what he has already done, in such short time for America Regardless of all the BS Womanizing they claim No one was like Bill Clinton was in that Woman Department Period.

[@emersonaz]

Check history moron. Reagan was in the army reserve from 1937 to 1945. John Wayne was deferred because of age and family dependency. Try again keyboard warrior.

[@arvieearp7498]

There always has to be one like him, just gotta smear...sick b--tard!

[@kevinkurtz9889]

He must be rolling over in his grave looking at California today.

[@k3th.b.w122]

Absolutely 😢

[@joylindadichamounix]

His conservative son is still here but his liberal son left the state.

[@AshdenMurphy]

I hoped out instead

[@joylindadichamounix]

@@AshdenMurphy Sure you did! If you are Ronald Reagan tell me your sign in Chinese Astrology.

[@joylindadichamounix]

@@AshdenMurphy Did you mean HOPPED out???

[@chadplenert1050]

I miss that whole generation! What has happened to us as a country? The love of our country that my grandparents had was so wonderful and for family and God is something I will never forget and pass on to my kids and grandchildren!!

[@markpower9081]

My opinion is if America faced another Pearl Harbour, there would be plenty of today's young people volunteering to serve. A fact is that when America did face a Pearl Harbour, John Wayne didn't volunteer to serve.

[@furrybogard9724]

As the years have passed, there's a few policies I've differed on with Reagan. In all fairness we'll always disagree on issues regardless of how good they are as president or how much we like them. But I will never deny how good of a choice he was as a leader. The man loved the country, the military, was a patriot, and just a class act. We all need his type now more than ever before

[@mrg466]

They were both racist A-holes!

[@DARQAURA]

He seems like a good man. He had class, a calming / relaxing voice, a pleasant / brightening face and he knew how to lead a nation...

[@mrg466]

They were both racist A-holes!

[@danbasta3677]

Union buster. That's all he was. He was worthless.

[@ericdolby1622]

And today almost every show and movie is propaganda for the democratic party

[@globe255]

Eric Dolby I don't know if you are educated to understand that kind, but here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn2wo2V5oJ5-jNE

[@michaelvol8922]

aka communists

[@DarthVader1977]

For the sweJ.

[@padijeff5675]

They were both huge figures historically even if you find their politics too right wing!😼

[@wross5961]

@@globe255 that's peanuts compared to Hillary Clinton kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKGme2OnpdqaZ6s

[@the.porter.productions]

Greetings from the Ohio Porters. These 2 men had charisma, style, character and backbone! Ronald even had humor to go with all that. JW had the nerve to follow through with what he said. Real men and real Americans! We need more like them! 🤩😎🥰🇺🇸

[@lisaworkman4293]

One rare man,kind and loving in life,so different ,yet very strong in knowledge and a true patriot ! GREAT PRESIDENT!

[@shonhall4197]

I sure do miss Ronald Reagan and John Wayne. They were as American as a person could get.

[@jackhammer7824]

Yes , All Americans, outspoken, loyal , patriotic, courageous, kind, believers in people, ambitious, and didn't take Crap off anyone. Thats the positive side. They were also arrogant, mean, close minded to others views, war hawks, Second rate actors, racists, big talkers, Secretive, and back stabbers. Reagan got in over his head with the Guatemala contra affairs. Allowed arms traded for tons of Cocaine shipped to the states by the CIA. THEN had big balls stepping up The drug war and the 3 strikes- your out laws. A right wing monster 👹.

[@johnyrebbaron2618]

@@jackhammer7824 idiot

[@jackhammer7824]

@@johnyrebbaron2618 Ad- homeian attack is the tool of a fool with little Debating skills and small penises.

[@johnyrebbaron2618]

@@jackhammer7824 i dont debate with idiots it is a waste of time and its not an attack its a fact

[@wh6057]

@@jackhammer7824 ironic how you use ad hominem but you say he has a small penis

[@BobJones-te9li]

John Wayne was the Image of what a True American really is, he is missed.

[@markharrison2544]

A draft dodger?

[@robertperkins8009]

@@markharrison2544 he didn't Dodge the draft...do some actual research moron.

[@mikewilliams258]

robert perkins No he didn't. You're right. But he did take advantage of his celebrity status to avoid being conscripted. There are lots of other Hollywood actors who could have done the same thing but refused. I don't personally blame him for not wanting to join up (I would have been equally keen to avoid being shot at) but I do condemn his later hypocrisy in condemning young men who dodged the draft to Vietnam. By the way, there is a myth that he wasn't conscripted on medical grounds. It's rubbish. And I HAVE done the research.

[@thomasjust2663]

@@mikewilliams258 That myth is something is fans like to point out, were did you research?

[@relicofgold]

Except he avoided serving in WW2. Even Kathryn Hepburn, Mel Brooks, Paul Newman, Kirk Douglass, Jimmy Stewart served, but Wayne? Wayne was a CHCKENHAWK, a scared little turd who avoided serving.

[@raodurvasula125]

I voted for him both times, and I am glad I did. What a great man and leader he was.

[@arthurscott9549]

I did as well. The first time I was stationed I'm Okinawa Japan

[@JohnFleming-sw7hn]

Wish he ran more as the longest longer more US President a few more years later!

[@MatinAmerica]

Thank you for getting him in. My generation looks on the 80’s as the best ever decade in America.

[@phyllisjohnson1019]

Excellent. President Reagan was a solid man. He is sorely needed and missed. Thank you for posting this. God bless America ✝️🇺🇸

[@photo161]

Watching him now, for the first time in perhaps 20 years, it's so clear to see what a sweet, decent, loving man he was...and to think how slanderously he was maligned by the left wing press throughout his political career and thereafter.

[@15thstreet60]

Yep! In the New Testament it says[ paraphrased] that what is in a persons heart will be revealed by the way they live. As far as I know RR was a man of Christian belief and conviction. It showed in his demeanor. And he put real meaning into the motto on your currency 'In God We Trust' And isn't that motto also on the wall in your court rooms as well? [or is that just in the movies and on TV shows] - If that is still the case it's a wonder that they are still there when you consider the number of Democrat Administrations that have come and gone. [The Marxist Left by definition are atheistic and whereas the atheists in the west of yesteryear were fairly placid and even fair minded in public debate in the 21st century many of them have a view of take no prisoners and will verbally mug anyone who believes in Biblical Christianity].

[@RyanSmith-wo2pi]

It's only so much equity

[@keithkinkel7568]

You always have to consider the source. When your consumed with hatred and evil, to expect anything less is a fallacy. That maliciousness carries a steep consequence.

[@mrg466]

Racist bs!

[@GialloEurocrimeWorldChannel]

A good, honest, true American without a doubt.

[@mrg466]

They were both racist A-holes!

[@astarr57]

How I loved you, Ronald Reagan!! So glad I was around while you were our President. Those were eight great years!

[@gordonpeterson2272]

I received personal letters from both Ron and Nacy while he was President.. No president after him ever did that. He was a great man and not arrogant.

[@marcziegenhain8420]

It's great to see how frankly Reagan answers the questions.

[@mrg466]

They were both racist A-holes!

[@alsandoukb]

This here is a perfect example of a class act.

[@mrg466]

Racist bs!

[@brentdykgraaf184]

Oh my goodness.....how I miss this man....his humor...his leadership...his wisdom.

[@toddcooper2563]

I was born in Iowa and so was the Duke. Ronald Reagan worked for WHO radio in Des Moines where I grew up. Neither affiliation makes me special in any way, but it's special to me. What is most special to me is that I served in the Marines during Reagan's terms in office as our President and as far as I am concerned, he was the last real president to lead this country. May God Almighty bless both of their souls.

[@lydialas8756]

@Hello Todd how are you doing

[@BrennerBay]

Such a sweet, honest,humble man...God I miss him.

[@kauphaart0]

Iran-Contra, Keating Home Loan Scandal, Mass amnesty for ALL illegals. Hardly honest and hardly a patriot.

[@bigverybadtom]

@@kauphaart0 You are not honest and as patriotic as Timothy McVeigh. What you say is revisionist history.

[@pmv2015]

@@kauphaart0 Every president has a bunch of good and bad things that they did. The overall effect of President Reagan and his policies was very positively for the American people. One can see the positive change that Reagan brought about if they see how the misery index drastically reduced from the time Reagan's presidency started to the time it ended.

[@greggalexander8216]

@@kauphaart0 You cannot say he was not honest and not a patriot! Iran-Contra was illegal but he was trying to help desperate people fighting for freedom. I think that is always right! Mass amnesty for all illegals was a massive act of compassion. All presidents face challenges that do not have a good solution. I don’t mind when they make mistakes. What I do mind is if they don’t care about the country at all!

[@greggalexander8216]

@@pmv2015 Did you live hear during the Reagan years

[@ringvaldse]

When congress was debating giving John Wayne the Congressional Gold Medal shortly before his death Maureen O'Hara, sitting beside Elizabeth Taylor, testified "John Wayne doesn't represent the United States of America, John Wayne is the United States of America"

[@markharrison2544]

He was a draft dodging coward.

[@ringvaldse]

Mark Harrison too old, too many kids and 4F dumb fuck

[@markharrison2544]

@@ringvaldse Henry Fonda was 37 and a father.

[@ringvaldse]

you're a left wing troll, why did you click on this video if you dislike him so much? Because you're an asshole. @@markharrison2544

[@steverivinius5686]

@@markharrison2544 ublomonkies

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

What a tremendous man and one of the two greatest Presidents in my 60 year old life.

[@deanpratley125]

This was the time when interviews were done with respect and dignity. No interviewer would dare try to entrap or trip up the person they were interviewing.

[@Belenus3080]

“This was at the time of a great communist infiltration of the film industry” Hasn’t stopped, friend.

[@Bigfrank88]

There was no communist infiltration. Hollywood was trying to crush actors unions and people’s lives were destroyed because that was how Reagan made a name for himself when his fame started to decline.

[@Belenus3080]

@@Bigfrank88 what year are you living in?

[@Bigfrank88]

Belenus3080 Name one full blown communist outed the blacklist who was an actual threat? Prior to the US entering WWII you could be labeled a communist for merely opposing fascism. The blacklist was nonsense. Reagan even thought so in private. The ‘infiltration’ was so great it didn’t include a single prominent producer, it was limited to screenwriters, the least influential people in town, and most writers were Jewish and only considered communism an alternative to fascism. Seriously name one ‘communist’ who actually tried to overthrow Hollywood.

[@ZEEKUPP]

@@Bigfrank88 Now there are many.

[@billyboy9034]

McCarthey was the only one espousing the truth!

[@rcshenanigans2734]

America was great when these two men were around.

[@freddailey6230]

RCsh

[@mesquiteguy121]

RCshenanigans glad to know that I'm not the only one that believes this.

[@trikerider1038]

America IS great! Always has been. One idiot in the white house doesn't ruin a country.

[@robertperkins8009]

@@trikerider1038 Obama sure tried and almost succeeded.

[@thelastcowboysong4829]

A-men...U can say that again. for-sure

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

Reagan was a very rare man, a true American hero in every sense of the word.

[@leandrosparker4136]

Without a doubt, Reagan was a fearless, brave and courageous president of the US.

[@Daehawk]

The Green Berets is an awesome movie. Saw it as a 12 year old or earlier in the early 80s with dad. We loved watching war movies together and anything John Wayne from westerns to wars.

[@markharrison2544]

The Green Berets is a racist movie.

[@sandrayoung4836]

I use to do the same with my dad! I'm 44 now, and female, but I loved nothing more back in the day than sitting with my daddy and watching John Wayne movies. Didn't matter which one, as long as he was in it you knew it was gonna be good. He was my dad's favorite actor of all time, and one of mine as well.

[@ytesr]

Green berets rated 25% on rotten tomatoes. I’d give it less than that. Wayne’s worst along with ghengis ghan

[@rumrnr78]

@@markharrison2544 How so? Our Advisors were helping the South Vietnam government. Now, should we have talked with HCM after the fall of the French? I think we should have!

[@gregking9501]

Propaganda in its purist form...

[@whyey]

We need more John Wayne's and Ronald Reagan' again!!!

[@cherifbar]

whyey Especially now!

[@iainsheehan9705]

whyey good man

[@THE-HammerMan]

You're so right!

[@ethanluttrell]

social rocks how ever far the republican party has sunk the democratic party has sunk a thousand times farther

[@danweiers6950]

whyey you are absolutely right

[@topper2142]

I’ve never seen this before,loved it! One of my favorite Presidents speaking about one of my favorite actors,The Duke.

[@kevindobbs4850]

Ronald Reagan was the Best of the Best citizens and Statesman and Presidents we'll ever have in United States of America's history, friends.

[@targetacquisition7008]

All my love to you President Reagan. And I will second that ! The Duke is an American legend.

[@jennybroyles4266]

Wonderful. Love John Wayne and Ronald Reagan. Great, loving Americans. God bless.

[@nelsonwayne6997]

Hello Jenny 👋👋 How are you doing and how's the weather condition over there ...?

[@mrg466]

They were both racist A-holes!

[@sghai948]

Truly many thanks for the opportunity to listen to this great conversation 👍🙏 .... Have seen some good meaningful movies 🎥 of this great Hollywood icon John Duke Wayne & also of the Hon'ble 40th Pres... Honestly n truthfully speaking, they are great, awesome !!!

[@danphariss133]

God Bless both John Wayne and President Reagan.

[@mrg466]

God doesn't bless racist!

[@RitaSueYoung-zx2me]

And God Bless Donald J. Trump, the next President of the USA!! I think he loves America as much as Reagan. Trump 2024! ❤❤❤

[@user-tr5gk4dy3s]

Nobody ever had the nerve to say bad things about John Wayne until after his death...he was the living breathing American Best.....And men like my Commander and Chief President Regan are never to be seen again...They don't come any greater than these two Americans.

[@Dude_on_a_Map]

He single-handily kept us out of WW3. Don’t believe people who say he was a bad president I lived through it. Probably the last best president we ever had.

[@carll.negleyiii2414]

"He was typical John Wayne when things happened". Love it.

[@pavlistarvmterramater3579]

I am one Brazilian citizen and i have always admired the Pres. Ronald Reagan for his firmness and straightness. May God have him and protect America and the world from evil and wickedness.