On the evening of Jan. 11, 1989, then-President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation from the Oval Office one last time.

As he reflected on his life and presidency, he spoke of a turning point — a fork in the river of his life that led him away from a successful career in entertainment and into public service.

“I never meant to go into politics. It wasn’t my intention when I was young,” Reagan admitted. “But I was raised to believe you had to pay your way for the blessings bestowed on you.”

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