Ronald Reagan Centennial

Throughout 2011, the National Archives will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth with a variety of special programs and exhibits that explore the life and times of America's 40th president. Special social media initiatives and student/teacher outreach will also be highlights of the year-long celebration.

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News and Information

• Final Installment of Reagan Centennial Display Explores Reagan as the "Great Communicator"
• Featured Classroom Activity: President Reagan and the Cold War
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The National Archives is featuring a selection of documents that showcase President Reagan's relationship with each of the Federal agency departments that served him.

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On June 2, 2009, President Obama signed a bill (H.R. 131) which created the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission, an 11 person panel that will plan and carry out activities to mark the 100th anniversary of the president's birth.

Learn more about the Reagan Centennial Commission