The Reagan Era Primary Sources

The Reagan Era Primary Sources

Historical documents. What clues can you gather about the time, place, players, and culture?

"A Time for Choosing" Speech

Transcript—and audio!—of Ronald Reagan's "A Time for Choosing" speech, 1964.

First Inaugural Address

Transcript of Ronald Reagan's First Inaugural Address, 1981.

"Evil Empire" Speech

We've got an entire learning guide on Reagan's 1983 anti-Soviet Union speech.

Address to Parliament

Transcript of Ronald Reagan's speech to the British Parliament, 1982, in which he predicts that communism will be left on the "ash-heap of history."

"Tear Down This Wall!"

P.S. We have an entire learning guide devoted to this 1987 speech as well.

Visiting Moscow

Transcript of Ronald Reagan's lecture at Moscow State University, 1988.

Saying Goodbye

Transcript of Ronald Reagan's farewell address, 1989.

Iran-Contra Documents

A selection of classified Reagan Administration documents related to the Iran-Contra Affair.

Walsh Report

Independent Counsel Lawrence Walsh's final report on his Iran-Contra investigation.