My favorite tribute to President Reagan

On this 25th anniversary of President Reagan's first inauguration, there've been many tributes paid to a man most Americans believe was one of our greatest Presidents. They reminded me of a tribute paid to Reagan more than 20 years ago.

In January 1981, "smart people" were saying America's best days were behind us. Just before he left office, President Carter attempted to excuse the four year train wreck that was his presidency by invoking " the forces of history." Most of Carter's supporters and many others assured us the job of President had "just gotten too big for one man."

A few year later, I read what's always been my favorite tribute to President Reagan. It was a one sentence letter to the editor:

Has anyone else noticed that people have stopped saying the job is too big for one man?

In the 1984 election, President Reagan carried 49 of 50 states. People had noticed.

RIP, President Reagan.