“ Civilization can not go back; civilization must not stand still. ”
Ronald Reagan, State of the Union Address (25 January 1984). copy citation
| Author | Ronald Reagan |
|---|---|
| Source | State of the Union Address |
| Topic | civilization |
| Date | 25 January 1984 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/5046/5046-h/5046-h.htm |
Context
“America's new strength, confidence, and purpose are carrying hope and opportunity far from our shores. A world economic recovery is underway. It began here.
We've journeyed far, but we have much farther to go. Franklin Roosevelt told us 50 years ago this month: "Civilization can not go back; civilization must not stand still. We have undertaken new methods. It is our task to perfect, to improve, to alter when necessary, but in all cases to go forward."
It's time to move forward again, time for America to take freedom's next step.”
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