The Greatness of America

On the eve of the Presidential Election in 1964, Ronald Reagan addressed the nation and shared what he thought made America great.“The greatness of America doesn’t begin in Washington; it begins with each of you — in the mighty spirit of free people under God, in the bedrock values you live by each day in your families, neighborhoods, and workplaces.”Ronald Reagan, 1964These words weren’t just campaign pronouncements. They were an expression of Reagan’s understanding of why America was a great nation.We don’t hear such thoughts made by most of our politicians today. We should ask ourselves if we are still a free people under God.And we should consider what bedrock values we are living by today? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com