One of Ronald Reagan's best-known lines, printed in full beneath a spread-winged eagle and a field of stars and stripes. It is a reminder that liberty is not inherited automatically; each generation has to defend it and pass it on.
This Reagan quote wall art suits a home office, study, or classroom, and it is a strong gift for a veteran, a dad or grandfather, or anyone who follows American history and civics.
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”
Ronald Reagan, who used these words in a 1961 speech and again in his inaugural address as Governor of California on January 5, 1967.
Details
- Handmade in the United States of America
- Two sizes: 8x10 and 11x14
- 8x10 on Fuji Crystal Archive luster photo paper; 11x14 on 100pt matte cardstock
- Unframed, or a modern engineered wood frame in black, white, natural, or brown
- Portrait orientation; framed arrives ready to hang, unframed ready to frame
- Ships flat and protected
Frequently asked questions
Who said "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction"?
Ronald Reagan. He used it in a 1961 speech and in his first inaugural address as Governor of California in 1967.
What does the quote mean?
That freedom is not passed down automatically. Each generation has to understand it, defend it, and hand it on to the next.
What is the full quote on this print?
The print carries the full passage: "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."
Where did Reagan say it?
He used the line in a 1961 speech and repeated it in his inaugural address as Governor of California on January 5, 1967.
Who is this Reagan poster for?
Conservatives, veterans, history teachers, and anyone who wants a reminder that freedom has to be defended.
