Most every Sunday from 1954 to 1962, as the host of a popular television program called General Electric Theater, Ronald Reagan brought his unique spirit of optimism and belief in the power of innovation into American homes.
“Progress in products goes hand in hand with providing progress in the human values that enrich the lives of us all” was the refrain that Ronald Reagan repeated thousands of times as host of General Electric Theater and a roving ambassador for GE. Throughout his eight years at GE, a time of remarkable technological achievement for GE and the United States, Ronald Reagan also traveled across the country, visiting GE factories, sharing his enthusiasm for progress and leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Meet the twenty-two 2011 GE-Reagan scholars who match the drive, integrity, leadership and citizenship that Reagan embodied.
GE Theater is back, as centerpiece of new exhibit at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
A look back at Ronald Reagan's speech to GE execs at the dawn of the computer age.
How Ronald Reagan's train time kept him up to date on everything from GE to the economy.
Ronald Reagan's role as a roving ambassador for GE left a lasting impression on scores of employees.
Ronald Reagan's inspiring presence is still felt today among Washington's leaders.
Still months off, the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration already has Washington buzzing.
GE Retiree Lois Hagebusch fondly recalls the day Ronald Reagan paid a visit to the facility where she worked.
Former GE speechwriter Bill Lane takes a look back at Ronald Reagan's memorable years with GE.
Author Eric Dezenhall explores how Reagan's experiences at GE informed his presidency.
Patrick Buchanan examines the qualities that made Ronald Reagan a successful, even a great president.
Rudy Giuliani reflects on President Ronald Reagan's strength in the face of great challenges.
NBC News Correspondent Tom Brokaw recalls the first handshake between Gorbachev and Reagan.
NBC News Correspondent Andrea Mitchell recalls President Reagan’s work to end the Cold War.
Peggy Noonan, a special assistant to Ronald Reagan during his Presidency, takes a look back.
Author Thomas Evans shows how Ronald Reagan’s years at GE helped shape his Presidency.
GE retiree Ralph Garbutt recalls a chance meeting with Ronald Reagan at a sales meeting in 1958.
GE retiree Rich Overholtzer recalls the time Ronald Reagan dropped by his cubicle for a memorable chat.
GE retirees step back in time and share their memories of a fellow employee, Ronald Reagan.
GE employee Carole Chichester recalls the time she met Reagan while serving as a U.S. Senate Page.
