Former President Ronald Reagan died 20 years ago Wednesday, and his life and leadership is being remembered on social media.
Reagan, 93, died of pneumonia. He also struggled with Alzheimer’s disease for more than a decade. Elected president in 1980, Reagan served two presidential terms. Before that, he served two terms as governor of California and, in his younger days, he was an actor in Hollywood.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute was among the first to commemorate the anniversary of the 40th president’s death, stating that it is reminiscent of “his optimistic spirit.” The institute previously announced that it is hosting a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. PDT on Wednesday to honor his life and legacy at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
“Today, on the 20th anniversary of the passing of our nation’s 40th president, we are reminded of his optimistic spirit, his unwavering love of America and its people, and his steadfast belief in equality for all,” the statement reads. “We miss you sir.”
Those who are unable to attend the ceremony in person can watch it online through the Reagan Library’s live stream of the event.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of President Ronald Reagan
🗓️Wednesday, June 5th
🕓3:30PM PDT
📍Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and MuseumTomorrow, we will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) and honor his life and legacy.
— Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute (@RonaldReagan) June 4, 2024
Other users on social media have shared their own statements reminiscing on Reagan’s life and leadership.
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s passing.
President Reagan understood the simple truth that successful politics is about addition and multiplication, not subtraction and division. He won two landslide elections and changed the course of history by growing the… pic.twitter.com/XmTQ81EKFS
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) June 5, 2024
On June 5, 2004, President Ronald Reagan was born into eternal life. We honor his legacy each day at Young America’s Foundation and his beloved Rancho del Cielo. pic.twitter.com/MlKbrbt705
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) June 5, 2024
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The former president is perhaps most remembered for his work toward ending the Cold War between the United States and Russia, which he did with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Reagan also survived an assassination attempt just over two months into his presidency and returned to his presidential duties shortly after.
A biopic on Reagan is scheduled to release this August, with Dennis Quaid starring as the former president.