Ronald Reagan Institute - RRI

Ronald Reagan Institute - RRI We are the Washington, DC office of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.

08/20/2026

Thinking about applying to the 2027 Academy of Civic Education and Democracy (ACED)?

💻 Applications are open at ReaganFoundation.org/ACED

08/17/2026

“Anything and all things Ronald Reagan—my inspiration for public service.”

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (Rep. Jodey Arrington) joins Roger Zakheim (Roger Zakheim) on the latest episode of Reaganism to discuss the Reagan principles that continue to shape his approach to public service.

From peace through strength to limited government and economic opportunity, Chairman Arrington reflects on the legacy of the president he calls an inspiration.

🎧Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

08/14/2026

❓ Want to spend the summer in DC? Check out the Academy of Civic Education and Democracy (ACED)!

🇺🇸 What is the Academy of Civic Education and Democracy (ACED)? The ACED program is designed to foster the next generation of civic leaders. It is an in-person, 8-week summer program in Washington, DC. Classes take place at the Ronald Reagan Institute building and are accredited by George Washington University. Every week, you’ll interact with influential figures from diverse sectors and put their skills, knowledge, and network into practice through an internship in the private or public sector in DC. This unique opportunity empowers students to begin their own leadership journey with confidence and tangible experiences.

💲How much is it? $8,450 includes the 3 credit core course accredited by GWU, housing for the entire program, internship placement, various programmatic costs. All students are eligible and encouraged to apply for scholarship as RRI provides an average scholarship of $3,500 to offset the cost of the program. You can apply for the scholarship during the application process.

🙋‍♀️ Who is this program for? We’re looking for students who are engaged on campus, interested in learning to work across differences, and have a desire to hone their leadership skills and expand their potential!

📆 When are applications due? Priority deadline is October 1, 2026.

🤔 Have any questions? Find more information at ReaganFoundation.org/ACED or drop them in the comments!

08/04/2026

We can either have a durable peace anchored in peace through strength that advances freedom; or a transient peace that pursues coexistence with our enemies.

07/13/2026

We join the nation in mourning the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham.

07/04/2026

President Ronald Reagan never lost sight of the shining city upon a hill, describing the country as “a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, wind-swept, God-blessed, and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace; a city with free ports that hummed with commerce and creativity.”

That vision still resonates today with 62% of Americans say President Reagan’s “shining city upon a hill” still describes the United States today, according to the 2026 Reagan Institute Summer Survey.

As the nation marks its 250th birthday, the broader picture shows why that perception endures:

🇺🇸 73% say the United States has mostly been a force for good over its history.
🇺🇸 61% want the U.S. to lead in the world.
🇺🇸 59% say America’s engagement abroad is mostly beneficial.
🇺🇸 82% say a strong military is essential to peace and prosperity.
🇺🇸 81% believe America has a moral obligation to stand up for freedom abroad—across party lines.

The image of the shining city still holds. The question is whether we continue to build it 🤝

Learn more: ReaganFoundation.org/SummerSurvey

07/03/2026

“Then, it is said, one unknown man rose to speak. He was neither young, nor strong in voice; yet, he spoke with such conviction that he mesmerized the hall. He cited the grievances that had brought them to this moment. Then, his voice failing, he said: ‘They may turn every tree into a gallows, every hole into a grave, and yet the words of that parchment can never die. To the mechanic in the workshop, they will speak hope, to the slave in the mines, freedom. Sign that parchment. Sign if the next moment the noose is around your neck, for that parchment will be the textbook of freedom, the bible of the rights of man forever.’ And sign they did.”

-President Ronald Reagan, Message on the Observance of Independence Day (1981)

06/16/2026

calling all economymaxxers! if you want to learn more about reaganomics and economic policy, apply for the American Opportunity Fellowship by June 23 (link in bio).

06/15/2026

The Guarantors of Freedom |

06/13/2026

Can you imagine walking exactly where George Washington did over 200 years ago?

ACED students visited Mount Vernon to learn more about our first president and the beginning of our democracy.

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