2004 Press Releases

U.S. Embassy observes National Day of Mourning for President Reagan

June 8, 2004

FormerUnited States President Ronald Reagan

Former United States President Ronald Reagan died on Saturday, June 6 at his home in California. President Reagan served as Governor of the State of California from 1966-1974 and became the fortieth (40th) President of the United States in 1981, he served two terms until 1989.

President George W. Bush in paying tribute to President Reagan said the following: “Through his courage and determination, he enhanced America’s security and advanced the spread of peace, liberty, and democracy to millions of people who had lived in darkness and oppression. As America’s President, Ronald Reagan helped change the world.”

President Bush has declared Friday, June 11 a National Day of Mourning in memory of President Reagan and all offices of the Federal Government will be closed on that day. The United States Embassy and the United States Information Resource Center will both be closed on Friday.

President Reagan will be buried on the grounds of the Reagan Presidential Library in California after a state funeral in Washington, D.C. on Friday, June 11.

A condolence book will be available for members of the public who wish to pay their respect, at the United States Information Resource Center, 7-9 Marli Street from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until July 6, 2004.