Although "A Time for Choosing" is over 40 years old, it still resonates. Great passion and great conviction. It's no wonder they have nicknamed this "The Speech."
Content
The last part of his speech is testament to the power of his content:
You and I have the courage to say to our enemies, "There is a price we will not pay." "There is a point beyond which they must not advance." And this - - this is the meaning in the phrase of Barry Goldwater's "peace through strength." Winston Churchill said, "The destiny of man is not measured by material computations. When great forces are on the move in the world, we learn we're spirits - - not animals." And he said, "There's something going on in time and space, and beyond time and space, which, whether we like it or not, spells duty."
You and I have a rendezvous with destiny.
Wow!
Design
No design on this one - just the old film.
Delivery
Reagan is in true form - passionate, convincing, and firm. It's a great speech.
