In
1955, the centennial anniversary of the founding of Eureka College, Reagan
returned to the delight of students and alumni during homecoming weekend.
In
1955, the centennial anniversary of the founding of Eureka College, Reagan
returned to the delight of students and alumni during homecoming weekend.
The
visiting Hollywood actor (second from right) must have made a big impact
escorting the royalty at the homecoming dance.
Reagan returned to Eureka two years later (1957) for the 25th anniversary of his graduation. (The text of his speech is available here.) He was also given an honorary doctorate from the college.
Ronald with Nancy and a 1932 classmate at the 1957 Alumni Dinner.
Speaking at the Alumni Dinner in Pritchard Gymnasium.
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