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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. REAGA1_110726_016.JPG: I wish I had my wide-angle lens on this trip!
2. REAGA1_110726_047.JPG: Boone Pickens A longtime friend to Ronald and Nancy Reagan, an admirer of President Reagan's tireless devotion to entrepreneurship, Mr. Pickens was an important participant in the President's 1980 and 1984 election victories. Boone Pickens' legacy of achievement, leadership and philanthropy will inspire Americans for generations to come.
3. REAGA1_110726_050.JPG: Air Force One Pavilion made possible through the generosity of Boone Pickens
4. REAGA1_110726_056.JPG: In his eight years of office, President Reagan traveled to 26 foreign countries. Each of those nation's flags are represented here.
5. REAGA1_110726_063.JPG: Flights of Freedom: President Reagan used face-to-face diplomacy as a key tool for the promotion of freedom and democracy around the world. He enlisted Air Force One as a crucial aid in achieving these goals. During his eight years in office, he traveled 661,708 miles, carrying his message to the 26 foreign nations highlighted here and more than 150 U.S. cities. "Our willingness to speak for freedom is no bargaining chip. It's an integral part of our foreign policy... We must stand for our beliefs and our values and, in doing so, inaugurate a forward strategy for freedom." -- Ronald Reagan, July 11, 1982 [Reports in 2010 says it costs $181,000 per hour to operate Air Force One.]
6. REAGA1_110726_083.JPG: Mr. and Mrs. William P. Weidner Dividing Wall Gallery
7. REAGA1_110726_098.JPG: Operation Homeward Bound President Reagan's Air Force One -- SAM 27000 "Partners in Preserving American History:" Operation Homeward Bound is a joint venture between the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and the Boeing Company, the original manufacturer of SAM 27000. Boeing Support of Presidential Airplanes Dates Back 60 Years: The Boeing Company has been supporting the airplane travel needs of US presidents for more than 60 years. The association began with Franklin D Roosevelt who celebrated his 61st birthday on board a Boeing 314 Clipper in 1943, as he was heading to the Casablanca conference. SAM 27000 History: The Reagan Air Force One rolled out of the Boeing Renton, Wash. factory on July 10, 1972, and made its maiden flight on July 31, 1972. The airplane was delivered to the US Air Force on August 9, 1972, and given the tail number and call sign SAM 27000. SAM 27000's first flight as Air Force One took place February 9, 1973, when President Richard Nixon traveled from Andrew AFB to San Clemente, Calif. The airplane went on to serve presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, but it was President Ronald Reagan who used it the most. Reagan used the Boeing 707 aircraft for 211 missions during SAM 27000's service in the Presidential fleet. It was the plane that carried Reagan to Berlin in 1987 where, in an historic speech near the Brandenburg gate, he urged Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev to destroy the Berlin Wall that separated East and West Germany with the challenge: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall." SAM 27000 continued to serve the office of the President until 1989 when Boeing delivered a VC-25A (747-200) to take over the duties as "Air Force One." After that, SAM 27000 served as a VIP transport for government and foreign officials until it was retired in 2001. Before SAM 27000 followed Ronald Reagan to California in retirement, it was given one more ceremonial flight as Air Force One when President George W. Bush became the seventh president to fly on SAM 27000.
8. REAGA1_110726_101.JPG: What Does Each of the Bigger Sections on the Airplane Weigh? SAM 27000 weights 140,000 pounds without fuel and cargo. Fuselage: The Fuselage is 145.5 feet in length and 14.21 feet in height. The body, without the landing gear, weighs more than 50,000 pounds. Wings: Each Wing Half is 68.75 feet long and 34.75 feet wide. The wings, without the engine, weigh 18,400 pounds. Tail: The Horizontal Stabilizer is 22.65 feet long and 18.9 feet wide. The Horizontal Tail weighs 2,000 pounds, per side. The Vertical Stabilizer is 24.75 feet long and 21.65 feet wide. The Vertical Tail weighs 2,400 pounds. Engines: The Inboard Engine weighs 7,100 pounds per side. The Outboard Engine weighs 7,000 pounds per side. Landing Gear: The Main Landing Gear weighs 4,600 pounds per side. The Nose Landing Gear weighs 1,000 pounds. Air Force One -- Movement to the Library: The Homeward Bound Team contracted with Coast Machinery Movers, along with Blue's Aviation, to move the aircraft from San Bernardino to Simi Valley via heavy transport truck. The six-hour, 100-mile journey began at 11pm, June 20, 2003, and the airplane arrived at the Reagan Library at 5am, the next morning. The fuselage weighs about 60,000 pounds and was fitted with special dollies at the nose and main landing gear locations that could be rotated 90 degrees in either direction even with weights up to 300,000 lbs. The dollies also had built-in hydraulics to the fuselage could be lowered to within inches of the ground to go under overpasses and then be raised back up for up to 30mph traveling speed. The fuselage was moved intact with a total length of approximately 150 feet and was set up to accommodate a maximum height restriction of 15'8". All equipment that was used was certified by the highway patrol. Boeing had oversight of the adapter plates used to mate the special dollies to the Reagan Air Force One structure. The Air Force One caravan used the I-10 freeway west coming out San Bernardino, to the I-15 north, to the I-210 freeway west; and then to the Ronald Reagan Freeway (CA-118) west. The road-traveling airplane exited the freeway at S. Madera, heading southbound to Presidential Drive, where it was turned right onto Presidential Drive for the short trip up the hill to the Reagan Library site. Putting the Airplane Inside the New Air Force One Pavilion: In an effort to reduce the risk of construction related damage to the aircraft, once the Pavilion's roof structure and a good deal of the interior are complete, the aircraft's major components will be moved into the building through a temporary opening left in the rear wall for for that purpose. The aircraft will then be reassembled on the main level where paintwork, etc. are to be performed prior to positioning it on its pedestals for permanent installation in its new home. The Air Force one [sic] Pavilion project, managed by Robert H. David and designed by Clinger-Spina Associated (CSA Architects), is scheduled for completion in 2005 by the Hathaway-Dinwiddie Construction Company. The Pavilion, with the Reagan Air Force One as the centerpiece, will provide an historic learning experience for all visitors. [Obviously, given that I photographed it in 2011, this is an old sign!]
9. REAGA1_110726_107.JPG: The Tom and Ruth Jones Cold War Gallery
10. REAGA1_110726_135.JPG: Air Force One: This Boeing 707, Tail 270000, became "Air Force One" in February 1973. It transported seven U.S. Presidents -- Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush -- with President Reagan logging the most miles. In 1990, a new Boeing 747 Air Force One joined the fleet and 27000 became a back-up until its final flight and retirement on September 8, 2001. 270000 seats up to 52 passengers plus Air Force crew. While the passenger names and available seats may change each flight, there are always staff identified by job descriptions who fly with a U.S. President: Military Aide, Doctor, Spokesperson, National Security, Advance, Senior Staff, Administrative Support, Personal Aide, Official Photographer, Secret Service, and Media. Specifications of this aircraft include: Wingspan: 145 feet 9 inches Length: 152 feet 11 inches Wing Area: 3,050 square feet Max. Takeoff Weight: 329,100 pounds Cruising Speed: 540 nautical mph Range: 6,650 nautical miles Service Ceiling: 42,000 feet Max. Fuel: 23,855 gallons
11. REAGA1_110726_185.JPG: The Air Force One Sky Bridge made possible by Rick and Joyce Dentt
12. REAGA1_110726_194.JPG: SAM 26000 (which stands for Special Air Mission) was the first jet aircraft specifically acquired for the presidential fleet. President John Kennedy wanted to make the plane more than a mode of transportation. He asked his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, to commission designer Raymond Loewy to devise a signature paint scheme for the aircraft. With its blues and bold letter proclaiming "United States of America" along the fuselage Loewy's design became recognized the world over, and served as a model for future Air Force One exteriors. By 1986, keeping pace with technological advances, President Reagan took a special interest in upgrading the presidential fleet. During his administration the Air Force took steps to add two Boeing 747s that would replace 26000 and 27000. These state-of-the-art 747s provide enhanced security and comfort, which truly made it possible for these aircraft to live up to the name of the "Flying White House." On September 6, 1990, the first of the new 747s, 28000, was ready for President George H.W. Bush to step aboard, inaugurating an exciting new chapter in the history of Air Force One.
13. REAGA1_110726_212.JPG: During the dark days of World War II President Franklin Roosevelt ushered in the era of presidential flight when he undertook a secret mission to Morocco to meet with fellow Allied leaders Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, and Henri Giraud of France at the Casablanca Conference. This historic trip aboard the Dixie Clipper forever changed the mode of travel for the commander-in-chief. Years later, during President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration, the term Air Force One came into being for this plane. Afterward, the designation remained in use for any aircraft carrying the president of the United States.
14. REAGA1_110726_214.JPG: FDR was the first to use the Sacred Cow, an aircraft equipped with a wheelchair lift.
15. REAGA1_110726_217.JPG: The History of the Flying White House made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Pond
16. REAGA1_110726_219.JPG: The History of the Flying White House by Stan Stokes
17. REAGA1_110726_236.JPG: President Reagan's Limousine This 1984 Cadillac limousine was state of the art when the Secret Service had it built exclusively for presidential transport. President Ronald Reagan was the first to use this vehicle beginning with a celebration of his seventy-third birthday in his hometown of Dixon, Illinois. Engine: 500 Cubic Inch Cadillac Transmission: Turbo-HydroMatic 400 (3-spd) Stretch: 18.5 inches Overall Length: 21 feet 8 inches Wheel Base: 163 inches Width: 6 feet 7 inches Ground Clearance: 7.5 inches
18. REAGA1_110726_237.JPG: History of the Presidential Motorcade: In 1907, United States Secret Service agents in a motor vehicle followed President Theodore Roosevelt's horse-drawn carriage, ushering in the era of the presidential motorcade. Although President William Taft became the first chief executive to travel by car just a few years later, not until 1945 did the Secret Service actually drive the president in motorcades. By the 1960s, the Secret Service expanded their reach in presidential transport by flying the limousine to foreign lands to ensure the safety of the commander-in-chief. Realizing the increasing importance of a secure motorcade, in 1971 the Secret Service built the first training facility to enhance the skill and equipment of the agents who drive the president. Presidential motorcades -- like those in an inaugural parade -- provide the public with a glimpse of the workings of the Secret Service.
19. REAGA1_110726_243.JPG: Presidential Motorcade Vehicles: This 1983 Cadillac presidential parade limousine joined President Reagan's motorcade detail in January of 1984. Custom features include: * Special armor and body modifications * A three-inch raised roof * Telephone and public address system * Rear bumper platform for agents with mechanically operated handrail * 2 fender spotlights to illuminate flags These 1985 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) vehicles are examples of equipment used to form President Reagan's presidential motorcades when he visited Los Angeles. The LAPD began using Kawasaki motorcycles in 1976 and Chevrolet Impalas in 1982. Courtesy of Los Angeles Police Department Historical Society. The United States Secret Service uses "follow-up" or "chase" vehicles, like this 1986 Chevrolet Suburban, to provide on-site communications and transportation for agents in a presidential motorcade. Suburban and limousine courtesy of United States Secret Service.
20. REAGA1_110726_268.JPG: The Mr. H. Edward Baher Presidential Motorcade In honor of his daughters Molly, Shirley, Myra Jo and Granddaughter Sabrina From http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=hay-edward-baher&pid=139342027 : BAHER, Hay Edward Thousand Oaks, CA - Born on June 4, 1918 in Singapore and entered peace and rest on February 1, 2010. When his father died at an early age his mother took care of the family of four. Each of them helped to provide and Hay learned at an early age that he had to be very enterprising. During World War II he served on a Red Cross vessel in the Pacific which was taken over by the Japanese. He was interned in a prisoner of war camp and later taken to execute hard labor on Bridge 277 over the Khwae Yai River. This bridge was recognized in the movie, "The Bridge over the River Kwai." After the POWs were released he moved to Djakarta, Indonesia where he became a motorcycle technician. This furthered his interest in mechanics. He began working on automobile engines which led to his first dealership. With the uprising of Communism he sold half of his agency and flew to Europe. He then went on to the United States where he became a proud citizen. His first dealership was in Alhambra, CA. Here he sold DeSotos and Plymouths. Upon his great success General Motors offered him a Chevrolet agency in Hermosa Beach. It was failing and they promised another location if he was able to resuscitate this property. Needless to say he accomplished that and moved on to Manhattan Beach, CA. He had a concept for an automobile showroom that warranted him an award from the City for his design. From there he went to Northridge, CA where he established his last agency, Baher Chevrolet. He was elected to be an Ambassador to the Far East by General Motors. He felt this was a true compliment. His interests were varied and he was very athletic. He exercised every day, he was an excellent golfer and tennis player and his favorite hobby was painting. He is honored in the Reagan Library where one of his paintings hangs. In 2005 he pledged a significant gift to the Air Force Pavilion Building Campaign and the Presidential Motorcade which recognizes him and his family. Hay was a world traveler and spoke six languages. He had the pleasure of meeting Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher, and Presidents Reagan and Bush. He leaves behind three devoted daughters and a granddaughter who will all miss him very much. He was a wonderful father, a dedicated friend to many and an inspiration to all. ... Published in the Los Angeles Times on February 4, 2010
21. REAGA1_110726_272.JPG: Air Force One Support Pedestal made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Broidy From http://blogs.wsj.com/privateequity/2009/12/03/just-who-is-elliott-broidy-anyway/ : December 3, 2009, 6:11 PM Just Who Is Elliott Broidy, Anyway? By Josh Beckerman Elliott Broidy emerged on the main stage of New York's pay-to-play scandal Thursday. His guilty plea to a felony charge of rewarding official misconduct could mean up to four years in prison, according to New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, despite the fact that he is cooperating with the probe. Broidy resigned as chairman of Markstone Capital Group, the little-known firm that got him into hot water, and agreed to forfeit $18 million to New York, the same amount that Markstone charged the New York State Common Pension Fund. "Broidy paid nearly a million dollars in bribes to get a quarter billion dollar investment," according to a statement from Cuomo. According to the attorney general, Broidy acknowledged that he "funneled $300,000 to "Chooch" (the generally unseen movie that has been previously cited in the scandal), entered a "sham consulting agreement," and paid over $90,000 to the girlfriend of a high-ranking official in the New York comptroller's office, among other things. Broidy has a remarkably diverse resume on top of his work for Markstone. Some highlights: He sits on the board of trustees for the Simon Wiesenthal Center, an international Jewish human rights organization. In March, when he was named to the organization's board, the Wiesenthal Center noted that "he brings with him a wealth of experience as a major philanthropist and a person deeply involved in international affairs." He is a past member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council, as well as the Future of Terrorism Task Force and New Technology Task Force, a position he was tapped for in January 2006 by Michael Chertoff. Broidy, the former finance committee chairman for the Republican National Committee, was appointed by President George W. Bush to the board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2006. Broidy is also on the board of advisors of the University of Southern California's Marshall School Center for Investment Studies. But among his long list of public service roles, one position in particular may cause raised eyebrows. From 2002 through May of 2009, when he resigned due to a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation, Broidy was a trustee of the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension fund. While it is fairly common for people to move fluidly back and forth between the investor world and the fund management world, Broidy is the only person we can think of to have a foot in both at once. (Readers, please feel free to mention others we may have forgotten.)
22. REAGA1_110726_280.JPG: Marine One: In 1957, the Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) transported President Eisenhower from Newport, Rhode Island to Naval Air Station Quonset Point, beginning presidential helicopter travel. In 1962, President Kennedy requested that the aircraft have distinctive markings -- this same green and "white-top" paint scheme is still used today. In March 1966, this Sikorsky VH-3A helicopter joined the Johnson Administration HMX-1 fleet, remaining active through the Nixon and Ford Administrations before becoming a Navy VIP transport. In 1975, the VH-3A was replaced by the VH-3D, a twin-engine, all-weather model with state-of-the-art avionics for communication and navigation. As these aircraft remain in service for up to 40 years, retirement of Reagan Administration Marine One helicopters will begin after 2010.
23. REAGA1_110726_299.JPG: Donald W. Reynolds A longtime supporter and admirer of President Reagan, Mr. Reynolds' business acumen, coupled with a generous spirit, yielded a lifetime of philanthropy that has positively affected millions. Preparing for the next opportunity was Mr. Reynolds' life work. His foundation strives to keep that standard alive, establishing programs and bestowing gifts to organizations that will create their own opportunities, strengthening our society and carrying forth the legacy of Donald W. Reynolds. Donald W. Reynolds From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donald W. Reynolds (1906–1993) was an American businessman and philanthropist. During his lifetime, he was best known for his involvement in the Donrey Media Group. Reynolds was the son of Gaines W. Reynolds, a wholesale grocery salesman, and his wife, Anna Louise. He grew up in Oklahoma City and got his first job in the newspaper business selling papers at the local railroad station. In high school, Reynolds decided he wanted to attend the University of Missouri's Missouri School of Journalism, and he worked during high school and successive summers at a meat packing plant to pay for his studies. While at the University of Missouri he was initiated into Pi Kappa Alpha. He graduated in 1927. Reynolds' first business venture was a photo engraving plant. He then purchased and sold the Quincy Evening News in Massachusetts, using the proceeds from that sale to buy the Okmulgee Daily Times in Oklahoma and the Southwest Times Record in Arkansas. Those two papers launched the Donrey Media Group. Operating mostly in small towns, the group grew to include more than 100 businesses, including newspapers, radio stations, television stations, cable television operations, and billboard companies. Perhaps his biggest success came with the ownership of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the largest newspaper in Nevada. Reynolds interrupted his newspaper career to serve in the military during World War II, initially in military intelligence and, later, as the officer in charge of the Pacific and London editions of the "soldiers' newspaper, "YANK." He attained the rank of Major, received the Legion of Merit, Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal during his military service, and returned to civilian status in 1945. He focused his business acumen on businesses located in small but growth-oriented communities, and these communities often were the recipients of the Foundation's earliest charitable grants. Reynolds died in 1993, and a large sum of money from his business ventures went to the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. There are currently a number of buildings named for Reynolds, including: The Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, The Donald W. Reynolds Center for Life Sciences at Hendrix College, The Reynolds Center at Harding University, The Donald W. Reynolds Performing Arts Center at the University of Oklahoma, The Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas, Donald W. Reynolds YMCA in Warren, Arkansas, The Donald W. Reynolds Alumni Center and the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism, The Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, The Donald W. Reynolds Center at the University of Tulsa, The Donald W. Reynolds Center for Business and Economic Development at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, The Donald W. Reynolds Science Center at Henderson State University, The Donald W. Reynolds School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University, The Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, AR, The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture in Washington, DC., The Donald W. Reynolds Emergency Shelter and Recreation building at the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter, and The Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center at the Mount Vernon estate of George Washington in Virginia. The Donald W. Reynolds Library in Mountain Home Arkansas Donald Worthington Reynolds left three children on his death: Nancy, Donald and Jonathan. Forbes Magazine notes that Reynolds's three children will receive trust income of $ 50,000 a year for life, but will be left only $ 1 if they unsuccessfully contest his will. The bulk of the Estate was left to The Donald W Reynolds Foundation. The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation continues his lengthy legacy of charitable giving with funding programs for capital grants, aging and quality of life, cardiovascular clinical research, and journalism.
24. REAGA1_110726_302.JPG: The Jelly Belly Candy Company Marine One Gallery Jelly Belly From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Jelly Belly Candy Company, or simply Jelly Belly, formerly known as The Herman Goelitz Candy Company, is the maker of the Jelly Belly jelly bean and other candy. The company is based in Fairfield, California and produces more than 37 million pounds (17,000 tonnes) of candy annually at its Fairfield, North Chicago, Illinois, and Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin facilities, which have nearly 800,000 square feet (74,000 m2) of production space between them. History: David Klein, who is the subject of the 2010 documentary film: Candyman: The David Klein Story, created the Jelly Belly jelly bean and a new kind of marketing for a jelly bean to be sold in single flavors in 1976. Klein approached the Herman Goelitz Candy Company and asked them to make him a version of the mini gourmet jelly bean to be called Jelly Belly, and to make this jelly bean using natural flavors if possible. ... Jelly Belly beans were most famously enjoyed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan, who kept a jar of them on his desk in the White House, Blair House and on Air Force One, and who also made them the first jelly beans in outer space, sending them on the 1983 Challenger shuttle as a surprise for the astronauts. ...
25. REAGA1_110726_310.JPG: President Ronald Reagan Dimensions: 4 ft. wide x 4 ft. high Artist: Peter Rocha, San Francisco, California Approximate number of beans: 10,000 in total Media: painted in oil then covered in a mosaic tradition with Jelly Belly beans to create depth and dimension; beans then protected and permanently preserved with polyurethane. [There's a web site which features 21 of Peter Rocha's other Jelly Bean portraits: http://funkydowntown.com/21-awesome-jelly-bean-portraits-by-peter-rocha/ ]
26. REAGA1_110726_313.JPG: Air Force One Dedication October 21, 2005 The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Board of Trustees Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. -- Chairman Walter F. Beran -- Secretary John F. W. Rogers -- Treasurer Joe L. Allbritton [Texas billionaire] Gordon M. Binder [CEO of Coastview Capital, LLC and Amgen] Catherine G. Busch Lodwrick M. Cook [CEO of ARCO] Steve Forbes [publisher of Forbes magazine] Bradford M. Freeman [founder of Freeman Spogli] Rudolph W. Giuliani [mayor of NYC] Merv Griffin [entertainment tycoon] Robert M. Higdon, Jr. J. Terrence Lanni [chairman of the board for MGM Mirage] K. Rupert Murdoch [media tycoon] Gerald L. Parsky [chairman of Aurora Capital Group] Jim Pattison [sole owner of Jim Pattison Group, third largest privately held company in Canada] A. Jerrold Perenchio [CEO of Univision, largest Spanish-language company in the United States] Boone Pickens [business magnate and financier] Nancy Reagan George Schultz [Secretary of Labor] Bob Tuttle [US ambassador to the United Kingdom] Mary Jane Wick [widow of US Information Agency director] Pete Wilson [governor of California] R. Duke Blackwood, Executive Director
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Wikipedia Description: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Center for Public Affairs is the presidential library and final resting place of Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. Designed by Hugh Stubbins and Associates, the library is located in Simi Valley, California, about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Downtown Los Angeles and 15 miles (24 km) west of Chatsworth. The library may be accessed by driving to the Olsen Road exit of State Route 23, which connects to the nearby Ronald Reagan Freeway, State Route 118.

The Reagan Library is the largest of the twelve federally funded presidential libraries. The street address, 40 Presidential Drive, is numbered in honor of Reagan's place as the 40th President.

Dedication:

Construction of the library began in 1988, and the center was dedicated on November 4, 1991. The dedication ceremonies were the first time in United States history that five United States Presidents gathered together in the same place: Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. Six First Ladies also attended: Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Barbara Bush.

Facilities:

When the Reagan Library opened it was the largest of the presidential libraries (with roughly 153,000 square feet). It held that title until the dedication of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 18, 2004. With the opening of the 90,000-square-foot (8,400 m2) Air Force One Pavilion in October 2005, the Reagan Library reclaimed the title in terms of physical size; however, the Clinton Library remains the largest presidential library in terms of materials (documents, artifacts, photographs, etc.). Like all presidential libraries since that of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Reagan Library was built entirely with private donations, at a cost of US$60 million. Major donors included Walter Annenberg, Lew Wasserman, Lodwrick Cook, Joe Albritton, Rupert Murdoch, Richard Sills, and John P. McGovern. For fiscal year 2007, the Reagan Library had 305,331 visitors, making it the second-most visited presidential library, following the Lyndon B. Johnson Library; that was down from its fiscal year 2006 number of 440,301 visitors, when it was the most visited library.

As a Presidential library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Reagan Library, under the authority of the Presidential Records Act, is the repository of presidential records for Reagan’s administration. Holdings include 50 million pages of presidential documents, over 1.6 million photographs, a half million feet of motion picture film and tens of thousands of audio and video tapes. The Library also houses personal papers collections including documents from Reagan’s eight years as Governor of California.

Exhibits and scenery:

The museum features continually changing temporary exhibits and a permanent exhibit covering President Reagan’s life. This exhibit begins during Reagan's childhood in Dixon, Illinois and follows his life through his film career and military service, marriage to Nancy Davis Reagan, and political career. The "Citizen Governor" gallery shows footage of Reagan's 1964 "A Time for Choosing" speech and contains displays on his eight years as governor. The gallery includes a 1965 Ford Mustang used by Reagan during his first gubernatorial campaign, as well as the desk he used as governor. His 1980 and 1984 presidential campaigns are also highlighted, as well as his inauguration suit and a table from the White House Situation Room is on display. News footage of the 1981 assassination attempt on his life is shown, and information about the proposed Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI — dubbed "Star Wars") is included.

A full scale replica of the Oval Office — a feature of most presidential libraries — is a prominent feature of this museum as well. Other parts of the exhibit focus on Reagan's ranch, the presidential retreat Camp David, life in the White House, and First Lady Nancy Reagan. The most recent temporary exhibit ran from November 10, 2007 to November 10, 2008; titled "Nancy Reagan: A First Lady's Style," it featured over 80 designer dresses belonging to Nancy Reagan.

The hilltop grounds provide expansive views of the area, a re-creation of a portion of the White House Lawn, and, like many presidential libraries, a piece of the Berlin Wall. An F-14 Tomcat (BuNo 162592) is also located on the grounds.

Artifacts controversy:

On November 8, 2007, Reagan Library National Archives officials reported that due to poor record-keeping, they are unable to say whether roughly 80,000 artifacts have been stolen or are lost inside the massive museum complex. A "near-universal" security breakdown was also blamed, leaving the artifacts vulnerable to theft. Many of the nation's presidential libraries claim to be understaffed and underfunded. The National Archives labeled the Reagan library as having the most serious problems with their inventory. In an audit, U.S. Archivist Allen Weinstein blamed the library's poor inventory software for the mishap. Frederick J. Ryan Jr., president of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's board of directors, said the allegations of poor management practices at the library reflect badly on the National Archives. Nevertheless, the library accepts the criticism of the audits and have undertaken a massive inventory project that will take years to complete. Ryan said Nancy Reagan expressed "surprise and disappointment" when he spoke with her regarding the affair.

Air Force One Pavilion:

A 90,000-square-foot (8,400 m2) exhibit hangar serves as the setting for the permanent display of the Boeing 707 aircraft utilized as Air Force One during Reagan's administration. The aircraft, SAM 27000, was also used by six other presidents in its active service life from 1973–2001, including Richard Nixon during his second term, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. In 1990 it became a backup aircraft after the Boeing 747s were brought into service and was retired in 2001. The aircraft was flown to San Bernardino International Airport in September 2001 where it was presented to the Reagan Foundation. In what was known as Operation Homeward Bound, Boeing, the plane's original manufacturer, disassembled the plane and transported it to the library in pieces. After the construction of the foundation of the pavilion itself, the plane was reassembled and restored to museum quality, as well as raised onto pedestals twenty-five feet above ground. The pavilion was dedicated on October 24, 2005 by Nancy Reagan, President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.

SAM 27000 is part of a comprehensive display about presidential travel that also includes a Johnson-era Sikorsky VH-3 Sea King, call sign Marine One, and a presidential motorcade — Reagan's 1984 presidential parade limousine, a 1982 Los Angeles Police Department police car (as well as two 1980s police motorcycles), and a 1986 Secret Service vehicle used in one of President Reagan's motorcades in Los Angeles. The pavilion is also home to the original O'Farrell's pub from Ballyporeen in the Republic of Ireland that President and Mrs. Reagan visited in June 1984, now called the "Ronald Reagan Pub." Also featured are exhibits on the Cold War and Reagan's extensive travels aboard Air Force One.

On June 9, 2008 Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings joined Nancy Reagan to dedicate the Reagan Library Discovery Center, located in the Air Force One Pavilion. The center is an interactive youth exhibit in which fifth through eight grade students participate in role-playing exercises based on events of the Reagan administration.

Center for Public Affairs:

Reagan Library has hosted many events, including the funeral of Ronald Reagan in June 2004, and the first Republican presidential candidates' debate of the 2008 primaries. On May 23, 2007, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer held a brief private talk and a press conference. On July 17, 2007, Polish President Lech Kaczynski presented Poland's highest distinction, the Order of the White Eagle, to Mrs. Reagan.

Ronald Reagan's funeral:

Following his death, Reagan's casket was driven by hearse to the Reagan Library on June 7, 2004. There, a memorial service was held in the library lobby with Nancy Reagan, Reagan's children, close relatives, and friends. The Reverend Dr. Michael Wenning officiated the service.

From June 7 to 9, Reagan's casket lay in repose in the library lobby, where about 105,000 people paid their respects by walking past the casket. After flying the body to Washington, D.C., lying in state in the Capitol rotunda, and a national funeral service in the Washington National Cathedral, Reagan's casket was brought back to the library in California for a last memorial service and interment.

A tomb had been previously built for the eventual use of Reagan and his wife. Following a sunset service on the library grounds the previous evening, early on the morning of June 12, 2004 Reagan was laid to rest in the underground vault.

Republican primary debates:

On May 3, 2007, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Nancy Reagan hosted the first 2008 Republican primary debate in the Library's Air Force One Pavilion. The candidates present included Kansas Senator Sam Brownback, former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Representative Duncan Hunter of California, Senator John McCain of Arizona, Representative Ron Paul of Texas, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Representative Tom Tancredo of Colorado, and Tommy Thompson, former Governor of Wisconsin and President George W. Bush’s first Secretary of Health and Human Services. Mrs. Reagan, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Fred Ryan, Chairman of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation were among those in attendance. Candidates discussed the War in Iraq, the War on Terror, taxes, healthcare, abortion, stem-cell research, gay rights, illegal immigration, and made at least 20 individual references directly or in passing, to Ronald Reagan and his presidency.

On January 30, 2008, after the Republican candidates were narrowed to four — Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Ron Paul, and John McCain — the Library was the scene of the final GOP debate, once again hosted by the Reagan Foundation and Mrs. Reagan.

The Library announced that it will once again host the first Republican primary debate of future 2012 Republican candidates on May 2, 2011. The debate will be co-hosted by NBC News and Politico.

Centennial & Library Renovation:

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and GE announced March 17, 2010 a partnership supporting the two-year-long celebration for President Reagan's 100th birthday on February 6, 2011. GE, where Reagan hosted General Electric Theater and served as a goodwill ambassador from 1954 to 1962, will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the historic Reagan Centennial Celebration. Before he was Governor of California, Ronald Reagan was a host, pitch man and even motivational speaker for General Electric.

GE's overall participation as Presenting Sponsor of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration includes:

$10 Million in the form of cash, advertising and promotion to support the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration, including funds to support the completely transformed, state-of-the-art Museum at the Reagan Library that will be unveiled on February 5, 2011. This will include a new General Electric Theater that will focus on Reagan's career in radio, television, and film.
An additional $5 million to the Reagan Presidential Foundation to launch and support the GE-Reagan Scholars Program, an effort that will begin in 2011 and that will provide 200 four-year college scholarships over the next decade to "students who embody the vision and values personified by President Reagan."
A donation from GE/NBC Universal to the Reagan Foundation of 208 restored episodes of General Electric Theater in which Ronald Reagan hosted or appeared from 1954-1962. The episodes, many of which were thought to be lost and some of which were damaged, were recently uncovered and restored to broadcast quality for purposes of the renovated Reagan Museum.
An ad campaign and interactive Internet presence on GE's web site to promote the Centennial and celebrate Reagan's political career and time with GE.
A series of public affairs lectures with Reagan-era luminaries that will focus on President Reagan's legacy.

The Reagan Centennial is also being led by the National Youth Leadership Committee. Notable members of the Committee include Chairpersons Nick Jonas, Jordin Sparks and Austin Dillon, as well as other famous, non-chairpersons including Actress Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Olympic Bronze Medalist Bryon Wilson, Olympian and X-Games medalist Hannah Teter, and Recording Artist Jordan Pruitt. Several other Olympians and athletes are also members of the Committee.
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