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President Reagan's Birthday Celebration - 2018

To honor President Ronald Reagan on the anniversary of his birthday, the President of the United States has designated that...

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To honor President Ronald Reagan on the anniversary of his birthday, the President of the United States has designated that a program be held at President Reagan’s Memorial Site at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library each year. Please join us at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library as we pay tribute to President Reagan on the anniversary of his 107th birthday.

The Commanding General at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton will conduct the ceremony, which will commence at 11:00 a.m. with a music prelude beginning at 10:30 a.m. by the Camp Pendleton Marine Division Band. The ceremony includes a color guard, chaplain, a brass quintet, a 21-gun salute, the placing of an official White House wreath on President Reagan’s gravesite and keynote remarks by the Honorable James Baker, who served as United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Reagan, and United States Secretary of State and later White House Chief of Staff under President George H.W. Bush.

The ceremony will be held outdoors at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, located at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, California 93065. This event is free, however reservations are recommended. Regular Museum admission will apply to visit the Reagan Museum and Air Force One Pavilion.

Following the morning celebration, don’t miss out on our lunch and tour to honor President Reagan on the anniversary of his birth. The lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious served meal and docent led tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and our amazing Air Force One Pavilion. If you would like to make reservations for the lunch and tour, in addition to the birthday celebration, please visit the event page.

Although registration for this event is closed, this is a  free event and everyone is still welcome to attend the program. Please join us at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6th!

Speakers

  1. Captain

    Christopher Merris

  2. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

    Frederick J. Ryan

  3. Brigadier General

    Kevin Killea

  4. James Baker