The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
11 January 2010We’ve lived in the San Fernando Valley for 18 months now, and we recently had our attention called to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
I’ve never been a fan of President Reagan. His politics and priorities didn’t line up with mine very well. The idea of going to his museum didn’t really resonate with me. Until I found out that they have SAM 27000 on static display. SAM 27000 was President Reagan’s Air Force One.
I found the museum to be an excellent way to spend the afternoon. The exhibits were varied and transcended partisan politics. The museum offers a look not only at the former President, but also at the events of his Presidency (and Governorship) and the nature of the office of President in general.
Some highlights for me included:
- A display of Chanukah Menorahs presented to President Reagan at various times.
- A display of gifts presented by foreign governments, ambassadors and heads of state.
- Civil defense items from the days of the cold war.
- Artifacts of the Reagan Governorship (having grown up elsewhere, my California history is a bit fuzzy)
- A full scale reproduction of the Oval Office, including the “Resolute Desk.”
There will be pictures. Sooner or later.
While out at the Presidential Library, I also found and logged the “Road to the Presidency” Geocache.
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