idealistic. and he brought out that quality in the american people. >> all right. so here is a preview of how the ceremony is going to shape up today. some the key moments. this gets started at the top of the next hour 2:00 eastern. 2:06, the colors are going to be presented and the national anthem will be performed by michael w. smith. 2:14 is when mrs. nancy reagan and others will lay a wreath on the former president's monument. following that something very special 2 minute and 30 second cannon salute. it's going to be very loud. 2:20 mrs. reagan herself is expected to speak. then a very special treat at 2:51, there is going to be an f-18 flyover. fighter jets from the uss ronald reagan and what birthday party would not be complete without birthday cake. we're told it's going to have his favorite jelly beans in it. and then the beach boys are going to be singing happy birthday. invite only event. again, it's all scheduled to get underway at the top of the next