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In the Challenger speech? It was because of the Teacher in Space project. The Challenger crew had been joined by a school teacher called Christa McAucliffe who was going to broadcast lessons during the journey, which would be watched live by children in schools. As a result, many schoolchildren were watching the take-off live on TV and saw the disaster happen.

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Who was the president that called the USSR an evil empire?

Ronald Reagan made his "Evil Empire" Speech on March 8. 1983 in Orlando, Florida in an address to a meeting of the National Association of Evangelicals. The reference to USSR was not the main point of the speech, but the phrase stuck in people's minds.


What political reform affecting freedom of speech led President Reagan to resume diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union?

The glasnost was the political reform that affect freedom of speech. This led President Reagan resuming relations with the Soviet Union.


What is a word for talk or public address?

A word for talk or public address is "speech." It refers to a formal or informal discourse delivered to an audience, often to convey information, persuade, or entertain. Another term that can be used is "oration," which specifically denotes a formal speech, often delivered on ceremonial occasions.


What was said about the speech The Time For Choosing?

"The Time for Choosing," delivered by Ronald Reagan in 1964, is often regarded as a pivotal moment in American political history. In the speech, Reagan articulated conservative principles, emphasizing individual freedom, limited government, and the dangers of collectivism. It helped to elevate Reagan's profile within the Republican Party and is credited with galvanizing support for Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign. The speech remains significant for its clear messaging and Reagan's charismatic delivery, marking a turning point in modern conservatism.


This is a talk or public address?

A speech.

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Who did president Reagan address his tear down this wall speech to?

Mikhail Gorbachev


Where did Ronald Reagan give his speech in 1987?

Ronald Reagan gave his first inaugural address at the west front of the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday, January 20, 1981.


What is the subject of Ronald Reagan's speech?

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Where did Ronald Reagan give the speech following the challenger disaster?

Ronald Reagan gave the speech following the challenger disaster in the oval office.


How did Reagan incorporate religion in his Evil Empire Speech?

Reagan did incorporate religion in his Evil Empire Speech at the end when he said "God Bless You!"


Who was Reagan's speech writer?

peggy noonan


What was Ronald Reagan's Speech A Time For Choosing about?

This was a well-received speech Reagan made in 1964 on television in support of the Republican presidential candidate Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona. At the time, Reagan was an actor who had recently moved from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party . Many of Reagan's California friends were impressed by his speech and persuaded him to get more involved with politics, and in 1966 Reagan was elected Governor of California. The related link offers the transcript of the speech:


Who gave a inaugural speech in the coldest wheather?

Reagan


What was Reagan's Time for Choosing speech about?

It was a well-received speech Reagan made in 1964 on television in support of the Republican presidential candidate Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona. At the time, Reagan was an actor who had recently moved from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. Even though Goldwater lost badly in the election, many of Reagan's friends were impressed by his speech and persuaded him to get involved with politics, and in 1966 Reagan was elected Governor of California. The related link offers a transcript of the speech:


What did Ronald Reagan say in the first inaugural address?

An "inaugural address" is the speech a president gives when he is inaugurated (or takes the oath of office). Ronald Reagan was elected in both 1980 and 1984, so he gave two inaugural addresses - the first one when he first took the oath of office in January 2001.


Who was the president that called the USSR an evil empire?

Ronald Reagan made his "Evil Empire" Speech on March 8. 1983 in Orlando, Florida in an address to a meeting of the National Association of Evangelicals. The reference to USSR was not the main point of the speech, but the phrase stuck in people's minds.


Who said a famous speech in 1987?

In 1987, U.S. President Ronald Reagan delivered a famous speech at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, where he urged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall!" The speech was a pivotal moment in the Cold War, symbolizing the call for greater freedom in Eastern Europe and the eventual fall of the Berlin Wall. Reagan's address emphasized the importance of liberty and the desire for a peaceful resolution to the tensions between East and West.