A LEADER TO BELIEVE IN

New York Post ^ | 6/07/04 | BECKY NORTON DUNLOP

[kattracks]

June 7, 2004 -- ON Jan. 20, 1981, I stood on the Capitol's west lawn with my hus band, George. It was an overcast day. But then, suddenly, the rain ceased; the clouds broke, and the sun came out to shine brightly on Ronald Reagan as he took the oath of office. It was a glorious ceremony, an inspiring speech, a happy day for us Reaganauts — and a turning point for the world.

I first met Reagan in 1974. I was a young staff member at the first Conservative Political Action Conference. He was the keynote speaker and honored guest.

He was already a beacon for many conservatives. He communicated our ideas with clarity, conviction and good humor. His affection and respect for Vietnam veterans and POWs — in an era when other leaders were disparaging them — also helped him stand out.

This was a leader to believe in. I worked on his 1976 presidential campaign — and again in 1980.

[CyberAnt]

"It was an overcast day. But then, suddenly, the rain ceased; the clouds broke, and the sun came out to shine brightly on Ronald Reagan as he took the oath of office."

Does anybody remember that this same event took place on the day George W. Bush was sworn in ..?? I have pictures of it. It was such a gloomy and gray day, and just as Bush stepped up to take his oath, the sun broke through and shined down on just the area around the podium where he stood. It was stunning .. and I was sure GOD was making a statement.