President Reagan Moved by the Choir Singing at His Inauguration Parade | The Tabernacle Choir

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  • On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th president of the United States of America. During the inaugural parade, The Tabernacle Choir sang a spirited rendition of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” while President Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan, and their family watched from the stands of the presidential review box.
    The Choir performed while aboard a 70-foot parade float, which stopped in front of the box at the request of Nancy Reagan.
    President Reagan was clearly moved by the Choir’s performance, and following the performance he said, “The Choir’s singing was a highlight of our inauguration, as we knew it would be. I’m sure I speak for all Americans when I say thank you for saying so well what all of us feel about this land of the free and home of the brave. There is no more inspirational moment for any American-and that includes Ronald Reagan-than to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing ‘Glory, glory, hallelujah, His truth is marching on.’”

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  • @mattkendall7701
    @mattkendall7701 6 місяців тому +13

    It's as if he's having a religious experience. Like he's witnessing something so beautiful it can be described in words.

  • @garym2879
    @garym2879 2 роки тому +104

    Not saying other Presidents didn't, but you could SEE how much Reagan loved this country.

    • @rickjohnson1266
      @rickjohnson1266 Рік тому +10

      Rush Limbaugh used to call him "Ronaldus Magnus" which means "Ronald the Great." They never met, despite many appointments and cancelled appointments they had to meet, things kept coming up that prevented it. I know they are together now with Washington in Heaven.

  • @adrianlarkins7259
    @adrianlarkins7259 6 років тому +53

    Come on America, where has that spirit gone? You spend so much time fighting among yourselves. Unite and be strong again. I'm a UK citizen

    • @Mboy245
      @Mboy245 4 місяці тому +4

      Our country is so messed up at the moment. Can't agree on much over here. Much love to the UK from the States 🇺🇲

  • @curtiscf1986
    @curtiscf1986 3 роки тому +239

    I absolutely love this. You can see what he’s saying to himself in his eyes.
    “I don’t deserve this! I am not worthy of having this choir, these people, sing to me.”
    Here is a man who truly loved his country and his people.

  • @SpiderMan-gv2gd
    @SpiderMan-gv2gd 6 років тому +181

    Battle Hymn of The Republic was his favorite song. RIP President Reagan

  • @vincenthenry3047
    @vincenthenry3047 29 днів тому +4

    I'm from Canada,and watching this video makes me proud and blessed to be neighbours to the USA.

  • @sueberg6564
    @sueberg6564 7 років тому +396

    Now THIS is what a Presidential inaguration is all about!

  • @arcingcat
    @arcingcat 2 роки тому +118

    I am crying 41 years later. Greatest President in my lifetime.

    • @seanbaskett5506
      @seanbaskett5506 Рік тому +4

      Right with you. I'm a Reagan baby born and proud.

    • @Marie-ge5yy
      @Marie-ge5yy Рік тому +1

      Absolutely!

    • @lavernebusey4899
      @lavernebusey4899 Рік тому +2

      I am crying as they are the greatest choir in my lifetime!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️

    • @bernardbareng4240
      @bernardbareng4240 10 місяців тому +1

      Good bless America 🇺🇸 the country he loves

    • @bernardbareng4240
      @bernardbareng4240 8 місяців тому

      He is my favorite president of the United States 🇺🇸 my God bless Ronald Reagan and the country he loves

  • @bradheffernan3351
    @bradheffernan3351 Рік тому +23

    I believe America was at its pinnicle of greatness under President Ronald Reagan.

  • @Fausto_4841
    @Fausto_4841 Рік тому +11

    This is really poetic, for the MTC to sing this song to the leader of the free world.

  • @beny6930
    @beny6930 7 років тому +680

    A great man who became a great President.

    • @MrHans818
      @MrHans818 6 років тому +16

      I agree

    • @kennethcarroll5420
      @kennethcarroll5420 6 років тому +5

      beny you hit the nail on the head

    • @dianachavez9223
      @dianachavez9223 6 років тому +10

      I agree
      A great man. I loved him. Great President. RIP

    • @Curtis69213
      @Curtis69213 5 років тому +4

      Everyone president will start to look epic next to our current fool

    • @PorknBeansss
      @PorknBeansss 5 років тому +3

      And I approved your message.

  • @jv-ep2tc
    @jv-ep2tc Рік тому +18

    I believe that on that day, this choir achieved the greatest single performance of this song in the song's history.

  • @Wolly735
    @Wolly735 2 роки тому +15

    I feel like they aren't justing singing. They are filling him, with HIS spirit. That's what we're seeing here. Through time and space, HIS truth is marching on.

  • @billbright1755
    @billbright1755 7 років тому +239

    Mr. President, Sir, it is an honor to sing for you.

    • @julieschultz6363
      @julieschultz6363 7 років тому +14

      So you're in the choir? How cool is that?. This song is a joy to sing and by the time we get to the last Amen, I'm having a holy ghost moment that leaves me crying (and shaking) so much I can't even sing. It's a good thing we're up in the choir loft because this church has never been spiritually demonstrative and might not understand.

    • @mediaboyz9848
      @mediaboyz9848 6 років тому +10

      Wow thats awesome Brother Bright! thanks for sharing :D

  • @oscarwildeghost
    @oscarwildeghost 4 роки тому +23

    Say what you want, Mormon's are patriots and true Americans. And Ronnie was the greatest patriot of them all!

  • @judybertagna4527
    @judybertagna4527 Рік тому +10

    A great president who loved this country.

  • @elizabethgardner2341
    @elizabethgardner2341 3 роки тому +10

    GOD Bless our beloved President Reagan

  • @ernestovaldes5877
    @ernestovaldes5877 7 років тому +316

    The right song for the right president! You can tell he was moved!

  • @auntpittypattys
    @auntpittypattys 3 роки тому +9

    thank you god for the mormon tabernacle choir thank you god for president reagan at the top of the heap for great presidents

  • @freshcutonion8945
    @freshcutonion8945 4 роки тому +10

    He was holding back tears...he understood GOD ,AND THIS COUNTRY GOD GAVE US.

  • @jane52355
    @jane52355 5 років тому +98

    When leaders fear God and reference His name.

    • @azia5051
      @azia5051 3 роки тому +3

      This most his favorite music instill the end, God bless Mr Reagan and even his wife too.

  • @lordrobert12
    @lordrobert12 Рік тому +17

    Our nation’s best president ever!!❤️❤️

  • @flammenwerfer6548
    @flammenwerfer6548 3 роки тому +21

    Battle hymn of the republic is the most beautiful song I've ever heard

  • @mousearebec
    @mousearebec 6 років тому +200

    Boy...... how can you not be moved by that rendition. God Bless President Reagan. He certainly gave us pride in our Country.

  • @randyeastwood7620
    @randyeastwood7620 4 роки тому +11

    It takes faith to live daily the ideals in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. It's not supposed to be easy, which is why it's worthy to do so.

  • @donaldmatthew4980
    @donaldmatthew4980 6 років тому +467

    Ronald Reagan. Simply the best President you guys ever had, and I'm a Scotsman. God bless Ronald.

    • @squatking77
      @squatking77 6 років тому +12

      Donald Matthew
      “Scotland the Brave”

    • @--ODiN--
      @--ODiN-- 5 років тому +13

      Ohh so wasnt the best George Washington and Abraham Lincoln ?.

    • @mattmanzano51
      @mattmanzano51 4 роки тому +10

      Thank you. He was a cracking President! Just brilliant!

    • @olpi71
      @olpi71 4 роки тому +10

      Jon F Kennedy was also a great president !

    • @rahphonics4296
      @rahphonics4296 4 роки тому +1

      I love this

  • @reedwallace8641
    @reedwallace8641 5 років тому +58

    Every time I watched this I can’t help but cry but cry in assurance. This song reminds us all that no matter what lies ahead we can always look to the Father.

  • @sydneybond8793
    @sydneybond8793 7 років тому +357

    President Reagan I so miss you. I knew you loved your country. God Bless America

    • @kekeke4467
      @kekeke4467 6 років тому +11

      I also miss Nancy Reagan, truly they were both a credit to the United States of America, and but for them, the world would have fallen into both a real and spiritual darkness that would have seen the extinction of the humanity both physically and spiritually.

    • @kimharoldduque2982
      @kimharoldduque2982 6 років тому +7

      god bless the promise land of america from philippines

    • @azia5051
      @azia5051 3 роки тому +2

      This most been his favorite music and even I too.

  • @Pommezul
    @Pommezul 5 років тому +53

    Reagan was indeed one of the best presidents of the U.S.A.

  • @edoardopesce9226
    @edoardopesce9226 2 роки тому +14

    It makes me cry every time I watch it. You see everything of Reagan in these images.

  • @beefyoso
    @beefyoso 7 років тому +70

    You can tell he felt it.

  • @yongyuan9595
    @yongyuan9595 4 роки тому +58

    I can not stop crying even nearly forty years later when hearing the beautiful song. Praise to LORD.

  • @tambrosia
    @tambrosia 4 роки тому +71

    You can say what you like about President Regan, still one of the best in the history of the nation.
    A man who loved America heart and soul.
    RIP Mr. President Regan.
    Pax+

  • @jayb7755
    @jayb7755 6 років тому +27

    That right there is a man who LOVES his country with all his heart!

  • @seanbaskett5506
    @seanbaskett5506 Рік тому +9

    A perfect tribute to the best president of modern American history. I was born on his watch, I would know.

  • @Lethnion
    @Lethnion 5 років тому +38

    WoW!! Reagan was so moved. Loved to see how much that man loved his country .

  • @jswilley37
    @jswilley37 6 років тому +36

    That man sure did love this country.

  • @LATVERIAN1
    @LATVERIAN1 7 років тому +81

    R.I.P. Dad. We love and miss you so. God keep you for all eternity.
    August 6th, 1934 to February 18th, 1986

  • @berukno1601
    @berukno1601 4 роки тому +30

    Now THAT was a President!

  • @danieldeaver2907
    @danieldeaver2907 3 роки тому +7

    Ronald Reagan was the greatest president to walk the Earth. Abraham Lincoln at second. Really says something.

  • @elyse443
    @elyse443 3 роки тому +10

    I really feel for children who will never get to hear real music like this live. 😢
    Feel the power of man intersecting with God. The real God.

    • @starlegends3092
      @starlegends3092 2 роки тому

      Its still possible for people to do something like this again. I dont think enyone changed phisics lol
      As a teen, i enjoyed this video!!

    • @stephtimms1776
      @stephtimms1776 2 роки тому +1

      @@starlegends3092 Can't change physics or science, but they sure try to now, and history. This was a precious patriotic time in history.

  • @judas4309
    @judas4309 7 років тому +115

    What an amazing song, you can see that everyone in the choir believed in the words that they were singing, that is why it was such a powerful performance!!

  • @xiglinia
    @xiglinia 3 роки тому +7

    A great "gift" to the best US Presidente.

  • @Boneyardbound
    @Boneyardbound 6 років тому +85

    A legend among Presidents...the MTC provided an epic moment in his inauguration ceremony and he was moved to tears from this great rendition of The Battle Hymn of the Republic.. He loved his country and they loved him.

    • @donnagreen4506
      @donnagreen4506 6 років тому +7

      I was a senior in college and home on break when I watched this with my mother. I was a staunch Democrat and I did not vote for him but I watch every inauguration no matter who is elected. This is one that stands out because of this moment captured here. My mother pointed out that President Reagan appeared to be moved to tears at the point when the tenors and basses sing their stanza. The coverage we watched showed Reagan's face at the point that they sang "In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea." That part of the song was so impacting and it is impacting especially now when then nation appears to be in turmoil. This ranks as the best inaugural performance ever!

    • @jrbutnotewing8227
      @jrbutnotewing8227 3 роки тому +8

      Sooooo many years ago and still watching our president as the inauguration parade goes on has me crying again 2021!

  • @ldc3000
    @ldc3000 Рік тому +5

    On this beautiful fourth of July 2023 I could not find a more fitting beautiful chorus to help remind me of the great sacrifice the men and women of these United States made for me and my family. God bless this great Country and all who served to keep us free. My heart swells with joy when I listen to this being sung at President Reagan's Inauguration.

  • @abk2k3aaronkauflin83
    @abk2k3aaronkauflin83 6 років тому +42

    God bless Reagan and the beautiful USA 🇺🇸

  • @goodolebb2994
    @goodolebb2994 6 років тому +270

    Seeing the way soooo many of the people in our country are acting these days . . . . it was exceedingly wonderful to find this old video reposted !!! I'm old enough so I can well remember this occasion. . . . . I was sitting in my LazYBoy, with my pregnant wife on the sofa next to me. We were watching the parade on TV ... when this happened! It was one of only a very few times I'd ever heard the Mormon Choir, and both me and my wife were brought to tears by this presentation !!!!! I will forever consider THIS PERFORMANCE to be the FINEST presentation of both this choir and this amazing, moving song ! ! ! !

    • @robinaguinaldo4507
      @robinaguinaldo4507 6 років тому +11

      I agree with you and I too was moved by this beautiful presentation of this song. GOD BLESS THE USA!!!

    • @karinscott1241
      @karinscott1241 6 років тому +14

      I was just a dumb teenager at the time, but I was so moved, as I was at seeing this again. So momentous.

    • @starlegends3092
      @starlegends3092 2 роки тому +2

      Wow cool!

  • @maluperez3028
    @maluperez3028 7 років тому +61

    The singing of the righteous is a prayer.

  • @tortletrainwrek9335
    @tortletrainwrek9335 Рік тому +4

    God bless America.❤ 🇺🇸

  • @maryyueil
    @maryyueil 3 роки тому +4

    President Reagan was moved to tears by the singing of Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

  • @steelswarfs
    @steelswarfs 4 роки тому +31

    The Choir never ceases to amaze me. Delivers every time.

  • @anitaadkins
    @anitaadkins 23 дні тому +1

    I was 11 and I remember this. I probably had to watch it because everyone did at that time and we are Mormon. I remember how amazing I thought the MoTab was and is! I was honored to sing in the 90’s with the Mormon Tabernacle youth choir! Amazing 🎉

  • @teceyS3
    @teceyS3 4 роки тому +23

    How merciful is our Heavenly Father and our Messiah, for extending their arms of Love and Mercy towards us all the day long, and inviting us to come unto them, and to come home ♡♡♡

  • @twilson377
    @twilson377 Місяць тому +1

    Americas Choir! Reagan has tears. A great President!

  • @GoodLifeInSpain
    @GoodLifeInSpain 4 роки тому +7

    Wow! Wow! Wow! God Bless America!

  • @cedricdeconcordia7862
    @cedricdeconcordia7862 3 роки тому +33

    Epic, heart-wrenching and soul-stirring performance even 40 years later!!!

  • @johnprovince5304
    @johnprovince5304 6 років тому +37

    We still love and miss you Mr. President.

  • @normanalvarez5751
    @normanalvarez5751 6 років тому +11

    The first time I was able to vote the best president ever love you mr. Reagan!!!!!

  • @Musashi-ry3tg
    @Musashi-ry3tg 4 роки тому +4

    America’s Tabernacle of Temple Square the BEST AMERICAN CHIOR WHICH HAS THE SPECIAL SPIRIT 🙏👍👍👍❤️‼️

  • @WaffleCake
    @WaffleCake 3 роки тому +4

    You can really tell he cared about America's people: that he knew he had a big responsibility to them.

  • @tsheavenly
    @tsheavenly 7 років тому +115

    Truly Gods Choir

  • @adventuresnorthwest3643
    @adventuresnorthwest3643 3 роки тому +6

    Truly the Spirit of God rested on the shoulders of this man that day and probably many days as President of the United States of America.

  • @peterrealangel
    @peterrealangel 3 роки тому +3

    Everyone loved President Reagan, I did the same. Because I'm a runner, the reason God guided my footsteps to Reagan's library, to see his grave, also to run on his ranch, to say R.I.P., and Thank you! That’s what I did the next day, after President Reagan went to heaven. And now, God is leading me to the president's most favorite song 🇺🇸🙏🏽💖💫〽️❣️

  • @kratzlaff308
    @kratzlaff308 7 років тому +104

    Truly one of the best renditions ever of Battle Hymn of the Republic, no wonder why Reagan was almost brought almost to tears for it. And just a small note, the guy standing in the left of POTUS is Secret Service SAIC (Special Agent in Charge) Jerry Parr, the man who became public after saving President Reagan's life three months later.

    • @MrVigilanteman
      @MrVigilanteman 6 років тому +16

      Reagan mentions in his diary that his initial reaction toward Agent Parr was anger for manhandling him into the limo and then jumping on top of him. Later, of course, he realizes Agent Parr saved his life and gives him the well-deserved recognition for doing it.

  • @SarahPriceHancock
    @SarahPriceHancock 5 років тому +44

    Such an uplifting moment. I'm grateful it was captured & uploaded to UA-cam so I could see it so many years later. President Regan's facial expression was priceless. Oh that all of our world's leaders could be so moved by heart-felt music. The world would be a more peaceful place.

  • @KennyVert
    @KennyVert 7 років тому +122

    Goosebumps.

  • @robertovazquez2047
    @robertovazquez2047 2 місяці тому +2

    It doesn't matter if you are a Mormon or not. It doesn't even matter if you believe in God or not. It's impossible not to be moved by this choir's performance.

  • @mikeme6713
    @mikeme6713 6 років тому +13

    He was so amazing. Just the best. We need him so much now. Thank God for him.

  • @rafaelyanez3818
    @rafaelyanez3818 6 років тому +82

    The greatest choir perform for the greatest President Ever.

  • @randypagel1711
    @randypagel1711 3 роки тому +9

    Almost 200 dislikes? Our country is in trouble if we can't agree this was the most amazing thing to see and hear! Thank you President Reagan for your service and God Bless America! How about a Nobel Peace Prize for ending the Cold War and bringing freedom to so many Eastern Bloc countries!?

  • @waimeaguyz9074
    @waimeaguyz9074 4 роки тому +23

    even after all these years watching this clip, it's still moving.

  • @tylerleemyles9592
    @tylerleemyles9592 2 місяці тому +2

    GLORY HALLELUJAH. GOD BLESS AMERICA

  • @gungagaolu8869
    @gungagaolu8869 4 роки тому +4

    What a great Choir (Mormon Tabernacle Choir) and may God always Bless America.....Rest in peace President Reagan.

  • @ActiveCameraPro
    @ActiveCameraPro Рік тому +5

    I was just brought to tears!!! Looks like Reagan was too! God Bless this moment in time!

  • @franceslambert8070
    @franceslambert8070 4 роки тому +12

    For goodness sake, I am moved anytime I hear this song, and the LDS Choir takes it to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL!!!

  • @88amilale
    @88amilale 6 років тому +26

    Every time I The Mormon Tabernacle Choir it sends shivers down my spine and goosebumps on both arms with a big smile on my face also tears running down my face I am truly blessed to be Part of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 😊😊😊😊

  • @davidteacher4137
    @davidteacher4137 5 років тому +6

    The Episcopalian Church would not allow the singing of my dad's favorite, this hymn, at his funeral, so I had it sung when I orchestrated the service for my deceased wife. Stephen Ethridge

  • @stephenpritchard4238
    @stephenpritchard4238 5 років тому +9

    It was a moving moment not many dry eyes.

  • @scbane
    @scbane 4 роки тому +2

    You will never see something this patriotic or inclusive ever again.

  • @felixvisser9925
    @felixvisser9925 6 років тому +29

    A great patriotic song for A GREAT PRESIDENT , GOD BLESS R. REAGAN

  • @ZZstaff
    @ZZstaff 6 років тому +12

    President Reagan was a good man who helped and served others since his youth as a saving lives as a lifeguard.

  • @SAAlagarsamySornam
    @SAAlagarsamySornam 4 роки тому +8

    WE LOVE YOU YOUR EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN...HOW SWEET IT WAS FOR ME TO GETA POST IN 1981....YOU ARE A GREAT COMMUNICATOR OF AMERICA.

  • @rklive7034
    @rklive7034 6 років тому +8

    Great President... Great moment !

  • @paullippmann8011
    @paullippmann8011 Рік тому +2

    Best president ever!!

  • @elmercabais4983
    @elmercabais4983 4 роки тому +5

    A wonderful performance by the great and famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Mabuhay po kayo from the Philippines! Thanks to Pres. Reagan for giving a great part in his time to perform during his inauguration as USA's 40th president. A great love and friendship between the Philippines and America.

  • @RebeccaRoeHale
    @RebeccaRoeHale 6 років тому +61

    Well, honestly, how can you listen to that wonderful song sung by that glorious choir with the Spirit present and not be moved? I don't know who was standing behind Mrs. Reagan, but he was wiping tears from his eyes halfway through, and I can't blame him one bit.

  • @TheTribute410
    @TheTribute410 4 роки тому +8

    Can’t imagine what that must’ve been like in person. God bless America

  • @spLuchie
    @spLuchie 6 років тому +14

    i had goosebumps minutes after watching it, so beatiful and one of the greatest president that ever lived.

  • @imjustoutforastroll5091
    @imjustoutforastroll5091 6 років тому +18

    The 40th president- a man who loved God and country and did everything in his power to serve. Now we have the 45th president. ....same motto, same goal, same choir, some God.

  • @sandyharris1047
    @sandyharris1047 7 років тому +81

    Thank you for sharing this. May God Bless America, and Ronald Reagan,

  • @raelynn75
    @raelynn75 7 років тому +75

    How fun to see this as an adult since I was only a year old when this happened. Touching video. How can you not be moved when hearing the power behind this choir.

  • @tomgreenough3235
    @tomgreenough3235 6 років тому +12

    A true American patriot and a great president.

  • @KevlarX2
    @KevlarX2 6 років тому +35

    America's choir!

    • @prestonbrower762
      @prestonbrower762 5 років тому +3

      I've always loved that nickname. And it's all thanks to Pres. Reagan

  • @Curtis69213
    @Curtis69213 5 років тому +5

    Looked like he was on the verge of tears

  • @antonior5393
    @antonior5393 5 років тому +11

    From Spain my respect for the best President of the 20th century

  • @richthrush5602
    @richthrush5602 5 років тому +7

    the best president we ever had GOD BLESS YOU Mr President I salute you.

  • @frankpatrick4356
    @frankpatrick4356 6 місяців тому +1

    He is one of the greatest President i have ever seen in my life. Thank you Mr Reagan and to his family. God bless.

  • @Mrmidtown1
    @Mrmidtown1 6 років тому +8

    Amazing. You cannot help feeling immense patriotism from the Battle Hymn.. Just incredible. The MTC manages to make even 1981 sound quality breathtaking.

  • @timdunn5986
    @timdunn5986 6 років тому +30

    Stunning performance. President Reagan could give a speech like no other. What a leader!

    • @brucecurtis6910
      @brucecurtis6910 3 роки тому +2

      As a Democrat, he’s not my favorite president but man what a speaker (and hilarious)! He’s my second favorite speaker behind Honest Abe.

  • @chrisreed26
    @chrisreed26 4 роки тому +4

    Makes me proud to be an American as well as Latter Day Saint!!!