OFFICE OF RONALD REAGAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2004
Media Contacts:
Kirby Hanson
(805) 522-2977
 

* * * MEDIA ADVISORY * * *

REAGAN LIBRARY AND FOUNDATION
TO PRODUCE OFFICIAL CD AND DVD
OF FUNERAL FOR 40TH PRESIDENT
RONALD REAGAN
WHAT:
Due to an overwhelming demand expressed by the public, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Foundation is working to produce an official CD and DVD of all Funeral and Burial proceedings for President Ronald Reagan. The CD and DVD will be produced in conjunction with Merv Griffin Productions. The works will be the official compilation of all ceremonial proceedings and music from Saturday, June 5, 2004 through Friday, June 11, 2004 and will be distributed through our website www.reaganlibrary.com and available for sale in the Museum Store. The target date for the release of this compilation is Thursday, July 1, 2004.

We caution the public to be aware that there is an abundance of unauthorized and unlicensed product relating to the funeral proceedings. Please be advised that the Foundation is the sole licensee of President Reagan for the purpose of the use of his name, likeness, signature or image on or in any products or merchandise and the Foundation is the sole owner of all rights to its own name, "Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation."

We strongly encourage people to purchase officially licensed product from our website www.reaganlibrary.com or the Reagan museum store to ensure authenticity.

WHERE:
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, Calif. 93065

REAGAN LIBRARY:
The Reagan Library and Museum is open daily every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day from 10am to 6pm through July 4th. Complimentary services will run on Presidential Drive to accommodate parking as needed. Located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, the Museum admission fees are $7.00 general admission, $5.00 for seniors 62 and over, $2.00 for children 11-17, and free for children 10 and under. For more information, please call (800) 410-8354 or go to www.reaganlibrary.com

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