Ronald Reagan
The White House, Washington, D.C., ca. August 26, 1984
Reagan-Era Invitation to 1984 Women's Equality Day White House Picnic
Ticket/invitation

An invitation, "The President and Mrs. Reagan request the pleasure of your company at a White House Picnic to celebrate Women's Equality Day on Sunday afternoon, August 26, 1984 at five o'clock," printed on a cream stock card with a gilt embossed presidential seal at top. The invitation is displayed below a print of the South Portico of the White House, where the event took place. Matted and framed behind glass. Not examined out of the frame. Expected surface wear to the golf leaf frame. The sight size of the invitation is 5.375" x 3.625" while the overall framed size is 11.25" x 14.75" x 1."

On August 16, 1984, President Reagan issued proclamation #5227 announcing Women's Equality Day on August 26, 1984. The special day reaffirmed the Reagan administration's commitment to fostering women's equality. On August 26th, the Reagans hosted a barbecue and reception on the South Lawn to recognize the contributions of female appointees in the Reagan administration. In his brief address at the event, President Reagan noted with satisfaction that increasing numbers of American women thrived in the workforce, owned their own businesses, and were college-educated. Reagan mentioned his 1981 appointment of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor as one of the capstone events of his administration because it proved that no role in American society was barred to women.

A photograph of the event's hosts and principal speakers--President Reagan, First Lady Reagan, Maureen Reagan, and Vice President George H.W. Bush--can be seen in the collection of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, accession number C 23891-14A.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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framed: 11.25" x 14.75" x 1"