Kathleen Osborne

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Speaker: Kathleen Osborne

Date: April 26, 2003

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Kathleen Osborne looks back on her years as the personal assistant of Ronald Reagan during his gubernatorial years and his eight years as President. Osborne played no policy or advisory role to Reagan, so the interview takes a more conversational tone as she recounts her memories of Reagan. She begins with the California years, discussing the key events of his governorship, major policy issues, staff, and Reagan's relationship with the California legislature. During her White House years, she came into frequent contact with top members of the administration, including James Baker, George Bush, Michael Deaver, and with the First Lady. She also discusses some of the trips she traveled with the President on (China, Moscow), and her observations on the major events of the presidency (Grenada, Lebanon, Challenger disaster, Iran-Contra). Osborne reveals a personal side of Reagan experienced by few others, and the image presented is one of a friendly and compassionate man with an infectious sense of humor and an undying love of country.

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Kathleen Osborne

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Kathleen Osborne

© 2010 Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville – Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400406 | Charlottesville, VA 22904 | Street Address: 2201 Old Ivy Road Washington – 1900 K Street | Washington, D.C. 20006

© 2010 Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
Charlottesville – Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400406 | Charlottesville, VA 22904 | Street Address: 2201 Old Ivy Road
Washington – 1900 K Street | Washington, D.C. 20006