"I always enjoy the visit; San Diego is a beautiful part of our California southland." - Ronald Reagan

It's time to honor the Ronald Reagan legacy in San Diego County.

On February 6th, 2011, the nation will celebrate the 100th anniversary of former President Ronald Reagan's birthday. California will officially recognize February 6th as Ronald Reagan Day, and special Reagan Centennial events will be organized across America to educate the public on the life, legacy and accomplishments of our 40th President.

The time is now to recognize the special connection that Ronald Reagan had with San Diego throughout his life. Public support is needed to dedicate a new landmark here in his honor. Sign the online petition to press our city, county and state public officials to dedicate the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge as the Ronald Reagan-Coronado Bay Bridge. 

We Need Your Help! Show Your Support and Sign the Petition for a Ronald Reagan-Coronado Bay Bridge Today! 

Sign the Petition HERE

Reagan's ties to the San Diego region extend beyond his presidency:

• The 1957 film "Hellcats of the Navy," which featured Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy, was filmed in San Diego. It was the only film that starred both Ron and Nancy.
• On August 2nd, 1969, then-Governor Reagan gave the dedication speech for the San Diego-Coronado Bridge.
• Reagan was a frequent visitor to the Hotel Del Coronado during his terms as governor and president, and held events at the iconic hotel, including a meeting with the President of Mexico in 1982.
• Ronald Reagan nicknamed San Diego his "lucky city." 
• Reagan won the majority of votes in San Diego County in the 1966 and 1970 gubernatorial elections, as well as the 1980 and 1984 presidential elections.
• San Diego has played host for many of the significant events and speeches that would mark the life of Ronald Reagan, including events at the El Cortez Hotel, UC San Diego, the Embarcadero, and the San Diego Concourse.
• Ronald Reagan ended both of his presidential campaigns in San Diego. When he joined George H.W. Bush on his 1988 presidential campaign, he shared with San Diegans the reason behind his special bond with our community: 

"I closed both of my campaigns for the presidency right here in San Diego. And you see, there was a reason for that. You see, when the parades have ended, the shouting is over, the speeches are done, and the final bell has sounded, a fighter wants to return to his corner and be with his family and friends while he waits for the verdict of the judges. And whenever I finish in San Diego, I feel I'm with family, and I know I'm with friends. I love San Diego." - Ronald Reagan