Ronald Reagan Library - JohnChico

Ronald Reagan Library

The library is rather dark and they do not allow flash. There was also glare from the spotlights they used. Including space limitations it was a challenge getting good shots. I apologize ahead of time for the glare and limited ability to frame some of the shots. With all my excuses out of the way, these are a few of the better ones.

Apologies for all the glare and reflection. This is the suit (folded pants on the left) Mr Regan wore when shot by John Hinckley. The jacket is laying open at 90 degrees to the right. The president was extremely upset in the hospital when they cut his "brand new $1,000 suit" off of him. It was the first time he had ever worn the suit.
The Oval Office. This desk is a replica of the one Mr Reagan used and many presidents before and since him have used. The original is still in use at the White House. If you look closely at the bottom of the desk you will see a line parallel to and a few inches above the ground. That is where they increased the highth of the desk to accommodate Mr Reagan's size.

This beautiful view is mere steps away from where Mr Reagan is interred. The grass and walkway are replicas of the south lawn of the White House.