In 1989, after two terms in office, Ronald Reagan delivered this farewell speech. This is the 34th time I'll speak to you from the Oval Office and the last.

He will be sorely missed. Joshua Gilder was a speechwriter for Vice President George H.W. Bush (1983-84) and President Ronald Reagan (1985-88).

The immortal Reagan speech that gutless staffers nearly nixed is revealed By Joshua Gilder Published March 18, 2025, 8:17 p.m. ET ...