Putting up our "memories" tree brought to mind our trip to Los Angeles in January of this year. We had the privilege to spend time with Bro. and Sis. Bernard Elms and take a tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA.Ronald Reagan has been a favorite of ours for a long time, but being able to go through the Library, read the quotes of what he believed and see where he came from, has increased our admiration. He was so kind, gentle and yet strong. He truly lived the American dream and created the atmosphere for so many of us to get a chance on the dream as well. The library has so many things to see....
He and Nancy sat in this very booth when he proposed to her. 
All of the campaign memorabilia was a sight to behold!
Air Force 1 was flown to Los Angeles, disassembled and trucked in pieces to the Library. Boeing employees then reassembled the plane on pedestals before the glass wall was put in place. It looks as if the plane could just fly out over the valley. You actually get to tour the plane, but cannot take pictures inside. This was a 727 and the current Air Force 1 is a 747.
Marine 1 is also inside the library. Of course, it is not big enough to tour, but is cool to see up-close.
President Reagan's limousine is on display. It is a 1984 Cadillac - state of the art when the Secret Service had it built for presidential transport. President Reagan was the first to use this vehicle beginning with a celebration of his 73rd birthday in his hometown of Dixon, Illinois.
The Oval Office is an exact replica of his office during his presidency.
If you remember all the news coverage of President Reagan's funeral, you will remember them having a ceremony at this Presidential Library as he was laid to rest. 
The scenery is spectacular. President Reagan was one who always believed that the future was bright and the view from his final resting place reflects that outlook.
7 comments:
WOW! This is really interesting. I want to go there someday. I'm glad you put these pictures on for us to see. I loved President Reagan!
Really interesting! I think it is awesome to read about and see these presidential libraries.
What cool trip. Was it a real Air Force 1 plane or just a replica?
It was the real one that President Reagan flew on while in office. When they replaced it, his library requested to display it! They had his jacket over the back of his office chair....it was cool!
What a beautiful and interesting place. It looks like something our family would enjoy. Thanks for sharing!
Jerry and I were talking the other day about how awful it is that we live so close, and have not been to the Reagan museum. We will be going soon.
Joy!
Shirley Buxton
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Thanks for all the nice comments.....this is really a place everyone should spend a little time! Glad ya'll came by.
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