Recently, we interns were given the opportunity to attend a live recording of an interview with Wall Street Journal Columnist, Peggy Noonan. Ms. Noonan has written eight books and is best known for her role in writing speeches for President Ronald Reagan. Her most recognized speech for him was the one she wrote for him after the space shuttle, Challenger, exploded mid-air while the nation watched on live television. The space shuttle received a lot of attention because of a school teacher who was allowed to train and take part in the shuttle. School children across our nation watched as she died in this explosion. This was a very difficult speech for President Reagan to deliver but he received a significant amount of positive feedback.
Ms. Noonan was interviewed at Sirius Radio, an internet radio broadcasting organization. As we filed into the studio, we were told that we were being given a copy of her new book, The Time of Our Lives. There was excitement in the air as we took our seats and looked all around at the camera, lighting, and set for the interview. The Sirius journalist talked to Ms. Noonan about the many interesting topics in the book. She discussed people that she met throughout her career that she missed. One such person was Joan Rivers. She shared how much she respected Joan Rivers and became dear friends with her. She said that Ms. Rivers was warm, open, and inquisitive. Ms. Noonan is a lovely, intelligent, and articulate woman who I enjoyed listening to. She has a wealth of stories and experiences that we all can benefit and learn from. It always makes me happy when an individual like Peggy Noonan records their experiences in life and the lessons they learned for others to benefit from, including future generations.
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Daphne ThompsonPursuing a Bachelor Degree in Public Services and Policy, Daphne is starting her senior year this fall. Archives
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