6 Easter messages from US presidents

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter

Ronald Reagan – 1981

Former President Ronald Reagan seen in this undated file photo.
Former President Ronald Reagan seen in this undated file photo. | Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation

Not long after being sworn in as president of the United States and a few weeks after surviving a failed assassination attempt, Ronald Reagan issued a statement in celebration of both Easter and Passover.

“Passover is rich with tradition and symbolism. Its observance reminds us that the fight for freedom and the battle against oppression, waged by Jews throughout their history, is one of which all free people are a part,” stated Reagan.

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“Beginning today and culminating on Sunday morning, Christians will celebrate with their families the resurrection of Christ, His victory over death. We will remember that He gave His body and His blood — washing clean the faults and the shortcomings of the world. In our rejoicing, we will renew the hope that is ours through the risen Lord.”

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