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Reagan Centennial Roundup
Jan 31, 2026 1:26 PM

Rev. Robert Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute called Ronald Reagan a “sunny warrior for freedom” with “a clear sense of moral priority.” mentary was written a day after the former president’s death in 2004. If you walk into the Acton office you might notice a photo of Rev. Sirico and Acton executive director and co-founder Kris Mauren with Reagan at his former office in Century City, California. He holds a visible imprint at Acton.

Sunday is Ronald Reagan’s centennial birthday. ABC News has a good overview of some of the festivities. The Super Bowl even has a tribute video planned for the giant jumbotron in Dallas. The centennial site at the Reagan Library has news about the celebration and a list of events. General Electric, a former employer of the president, has their own centennial page.

Here in Grand Rapids, we are hosting our own event, Acton on Tap: Faith and Public Life in Ronald Reagan’s America. You are invited.

Acton has a lot of rich Reagan content. Some of the best is linked below:

Deeper Truths Magnify Reagan CentennialReview: Rendezvous with DestinyThe Reagan Moral Vision The Spirit of 76: Reagan StyleReview: The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan on Free EnterpriseReview: Reagan & ThatcherRonald Reagan (1911 – 2004) The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom The Tyranny of the Obvious

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