10/14/04

Last week, Betty and I had the good fortune to be invited to the Washington, DC Premiere of the IN THE FACE OF EVIL movie. Directed by Stephen K. Bannon, it's a documentary based on the book "Reagan's War" written by Peter Schweitzer. Important to us, the movie describes the history of our times and how our country prevailed in the twentieth century.
Of course, as indicated above it smacks strongly of how one man, namely Ronald Reagan faced up to the communist threat from the time he became President of the Screen Actors Guild through his terms as President of the United States.
Reinforced by KGB documents, the story is told how the Kremlin had respect for Reagan's absence of fear while disdaining weakness, accommodation and deal making. The movie tells how resolve of purpose, a determined strategy, standing up to threats, selfless dedication to freedom before self glory, and a belief in the Deity are some of the factors leading to victory. No doubt the man had flaws, but this is the story of how the cold war was won and the part that was played by one of the principal architects of the victory.
Regardless of political persuasion, I think you'll enjoy seeing the story unfold through many of the speeches of one of the great communicators in our time. Take some time out and go see it - it's powerful.

- Fred Kelley- 45 Naval Academy graduate,