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Ronald Reagan's First Speech: Foundations of a Leader:
Ronald Reagan entered Eureka College during the Great Depression. The college president announced plans to cut certain classes and courses, lay off professors, and take other steps to save money. Ronald Reagan's classmate chose him to deliver a speech protesting the cuts and calling for a student strike, though he was only a freshman. He said, "Giving that speech -- my first -- was as exciting as any I ever gave. For the first time in my life I felt my words reach out and grab an audience, and it was exhilarating." |