February 06, 2005

Reagan's B-Day

The date of the Super Bowl changes from year to year. One thing that won't ever change is 02.06 will always be Ronald Reagan's birthday. Last June, I wrote,

The first picture is Reagan as the embodiment of America. He's weathered, a man who's been working on his land. He looks like he's had his share of a good day's work. The denim jacket is like what you'd see anybody in the West wearing. The grin on his face is that of the optimist. He's a man who looks at the bright side of events and people. Reagan lifted America's spirits when it needed it the most.

The second picture shows Reagan's playful side. He never took himself too seriously. The times he made a self-deprecating remark are legion.

Like all people, Ronald Reagan was more complicated than these two pictures suggest. But they are iconic of Reagan as ordinary American and jovial soul.

"Happy Birthday, Mr. President"

UPDATE: Michelle Malkin reminds me that the Reagan stamp is coming your way.