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Ronald Reagan Library and Museum Exceeded Expectations...
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum 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.
In honor of President Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday (February 6, 2011), the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library are currently planning many events to fall within his centennial year. This includes a complete transformation of the Museum galleries within the Reagan Library. Current visitors to the Reagan Library will still explore the magnificent Inside the White House exhibit, enjoy all that the Air Force One Pavilion has to offer (including tours on board President Reagan's Air Force One), and view our full scale replica of President Reagan's Oval Office. The Museum grounds are open, too - enjoy our breathtaking views of Conejo Valley, view a portion of the Berlin Wall, and reflect at President Reagan's gravesite. Our Museum Stores and Reagan's Country Café and Ronald Reagan Pub are also all open.
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.
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.
For questions and information call 800-410-8354., or visit us in: www.reaganlibrary.com
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