President Ronald Reagan on Challenges: "The Best Days Are Always the Ones that Lie Ahead."

January 5, 1984

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President Ronald Reagan on Challenges: "The Best Days Are Always the Ones that Lie Ahead."
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      For his sunny optimism, as much as anything, Americans loved Reagan. Here, in a sentence, he expresses that defining faith: “I've known the feeling you have,” he writes, “but from experience can tell you the best days are always the ones that lie ahead.”

      A child of the Depression; a veteran of Hollywood; a defeated candidate – and one of the most popular presidents in American history, Reagan knew of what he spoke.
      Typed Letter Signed, as president, 1 page, quarto, The White House, Washington, January 5, 1984. To the Honorable Timothy A. Curtin in Forest, Ohio.  With typewritten transmittal envelope.
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      THE WHITE HOUSE
      WASHINGTON

      January 5, 1984


      Dear Tim:

      Just returned from a few days in California to find your letter awaiting me.  I've known the feeling you have but from experience can tell you the best days are always the ones that lie ahead.

      Thank you for the support you've always given for what we are trying to do.  Thank you, too, for your pledge of continued help.  I'll be proud to have it.

      God bless you and warmest regard.

      Sincerely,

      RONALD REAGAN


      The Honorable Timothy A.  Curtin
      Post Office Box 142
      Forest, Ohio  45843

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