Ronald Reagan Freedom Speech 1964 – Ronald Reagan’s speeches and debates include the seminal oratory of the 40th President of the United States. Reagan began his career in Iowa as a radio broadcaster. In 1937, he moved to Los Angeles where he began acting, first in films and later television. After delivering a stirring speech in support of Barry Goldwater’s presidential candidacy in 1964, he was persuaded to run for governor of California, winning two years later and again in 1970. In 1980, as the Republican nominee for the presidency of the United States, he defeated the incumbent. Jimmy Carter. …