Media Alert: Lech Wałęsa to Speak at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Washington, D.C.

Media Alert: Lech Wałęsa to Speak at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Washington, D.C.

The Former President of Poland and Leader of the Solidarity Movement Will Deliver Remarks at the Reagan Institute.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Former President of Poland and Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa will deliver remarks on Thursday, February 5, at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, D.C., followed by a moderated conversation with Reagan Institute Policy Director Rachel Hoff.

The discussion will examine America’s commitment to supporting freedom and democracy as both a moral imperative and a strategic necessity. Against a backdrop of renewed authoritarian aggression, the conversation will explore how shared democratic values continue to shape transatlantic cooperation.

Hosted by the Reagan Institute’s Center for Freedom and Democracy, the event is part of its new “Westminster Dialogues” series, which convenes global leaders to discuss the challenges facing free societies and the enduring necessity of principled American leadership. The series draws inspiration from President Reagan’s 1982 address to the British Parliament at Westminster, which outlined his vision for a global campaign for freedom and democracy.

Journalists wishing to cover in-person may request credentials here. The event will also be livestreamed on the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute YouTube and Rumble channels. 

President Lech Wałęsa to Deliver Remarks at the Reagan Institute
Who: Lech Wałęsa, Former President of Poland and leader of the Solidarity movement
What: Remarks and Moderated Conversation at the Reagan Institute
When: Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST
Where: Ronald Reagan Institute, 850 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

About the Ronald Reagan Foundation & Institute

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan charged with advancing his legacy and principles – individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride.

A globally recognized nonpartisan organization based in Simi Valley, CA, with a leading policy institute in Washington, D.C., RRPFI delivers impactful public affairs programming, policy convenings and projects of national and international significance, scholarly initiatives, and distinctive educational programs shaping the perspectives of middle, high school, and college students.

In addition, RRPFI sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the largest and most visited presidential library. A leading cultural institution, RRPFI houses a remarkable 125,000 square foot museum with unique historical pieces that tells the story of Ronald Reagan’s life, presidency, and enduring impact, and hosts world-class special exhibitions.

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