Ronald Reagan Legacy Projects Salutes Bipartisan Governors Declaring “Ronald Reagan Day” In Their States
Nearly 200 Dedications Worldwide
The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project, in honor of the birth date of our 40th President, commends the bipartisan group of twenty-seven Governors who proclaimed February 6, 2024, as Ronald Reagan Day in their respective states. The RRLP also is proud to highlight the 182 dedications to Reagan worldwide: schools, roads, parks, statues, and other landmarks in the United States and overseas.
President Reagan worked to restore the American spirit and instill a sense of pride in the nation during a time of immense challenges. He believed strongly in the power of the individual and worked tirelessly to promote these ideals both at home and abroad. His sunny optimism and unique ability to connect with the American people directly endeared him to millions of Americans.
During his two terms from 1981 to 1989, President Reagan’s focus on individual liberty and economic freedom led to one of the longest economic expansions in American history. And his “peace through strength” approach led to the demise of the Soviet Union and freed millions of people from the horrors of communism.
“Ronald Reagan created the modern Republican party of limited government, low taxes, and a strong national defense. He used that party to change the nation. And then he changed the world,” said Grover Norquist, chairman of the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project.
This year, at least 26 states have proclaimed Ronald Reagan Day:
- Alabama – Kay Ivey (R)
- Alaska – Mike Dunleavy (R)
- Arkansas – Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)
- California – Gavin Newsom (D)
- Colorado – Jared Polis (D)
- Connecticut – Ned Lamont (D)
- Florida – Ron DeSantis (R)
- Georgia – Brian Kemp (R)
- Idaho – Brad Little (R)
- Iowa – Kim Reynolds (R)
- Louisiana – Jeff Landry (R)
- Mississippi – Tate Reeves (R)
- Nebraska – Jim Pillen (R)
- Nevada – Joe Lombardo (R)
- New Hampshire – Chris Sununu (R)
- New Jersey – Phil Murphy (D)
- New Mexico – Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)
- North Dakota – Doug Burgum (R)
- Ohio – Mike DeWine (R)
- Oklahoma – Kevin Stitt (R)
- South Carolina – Henry McMaster (R)
- South Dakota – Kristi Noem (R)
- Tennessee – Bill Lee (R)
- Texas – Greg Abbott (R)
- Vermont – Phil Scott (R)
- Virginia – Glenn Youngkin (R)
- West Virginia – Jim Justice (R)
Examples of international dedications to Reagan include:
- Ronald Reagan Bust in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Ronald Reagan Street in Kyiv, Ukraine
- Ronald Reagan Street in Prague, Czech Republic
- Ronald Reagan Statue in Budapest, Hungary
- Ronald Reagan Park in Gdansk, Poland
- Ronald Reagan Square in Krakow, Poland
- Ronald Reagan Monument in Warsaw, Poland
- Ronald Reagan Statue in Tblisi, Georgia
- Ronald Reagan Statue and Plaza in Berlin, Germany
Forthcoming: Ronald Reagan Monument in Kyiv, Ukraine
The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project is a special project of Americans for Tax Reform. The group championed the naming of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The naming was passed by the House and Senate and signed into law by President Bill Clinton (D) on Feb. 6, 1998.
If you have an idea for a new Reagan dedication, contact Jack Baum at 202-785-0266 or via ideas@atr.org. For a full list of governors who proclaimed Ronald Reagan Day, visit www.atr.org.