| The Great Communicator Vol 2: The Military and the Soviet Union - Defense Spending | ||
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| Tape Master: | 655 | |
| Catalog #: | 523603 | |
| Clip Number: | 523603-2 | |
| Orginal Film: | ||
| Timecode: | 01:11:03 - 01:11:26 | |
| Location: | United States | |
| Year Shot: | 1985 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | ECONOMICS: Budget GOVERNMENT: United States LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA MILITARY: Misc, USA PERSONALITIES: Reagan, Ronald POLITICS: Public Address (Speech) POLITICS: United States | |
| Description: | May 22, 1985 Excerpt from Address at the United States Naval Academy Commencement Exercises in Annapolis, Maryland. Ronald Reagan praises those who serve in the United States military; infers a promise of more adequate military spending. "I want each of you to know that this President understands and appreciates the job that you will be doing. Your lives are precious. You are putting yourselves in harm's way for America's sake, and I will do everything in my power to make certain the country gives you the tools and equipment you need to do your job and to come home safely. | |
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