The Weekly Podcast: "Peace Through Strength" - U.S.S Ronald Reagan - plus Trump - WITH VIDEO CLIPS
July 17, 2025
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as posted by the channel"Peace through strength" — it's a phrase heard frequently after the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. These days, "peace through strength" has become associated with President Donald Trump. But an earlier President also famously embraced the doctrine of "Peace through Strength."
"Happy Thanksgiving as well to Captain Pat Hannifin and all of the sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan. Great ship. Your ship's motto is one that we embrace every day: "Peace Through Strength". That's what the motto is, and we have that motto at home. Everywhere the Seventh Fleet sails, the USS Ronald Reagan is an enduring symbol of American might, American strength, American power and, really, American goodness, in so many ways. "
That was President Trump on Thanksgiving in 2018. Speaking to the crew aboard the USS Ronald Reagan — and noting the ship's motto — "Peace Through Strength." What is the history of the USS Ronald Reagan?
How did "Peace Through Strength" become associated with the Nimitz-class nuclear powered aircraft carrier?
And which other presidents and politicians have cited "Peace Through Strength" when talking about the USS Ronald Reagan?
Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." Find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts.
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