President Reagan's Address to the Nation on Central America, delivered on May 9, 1984, was aimed primarily at the American public. The audience included:
1. American Citizens: Reagan intended to inform and rally support among the American people for his policies in Central America, particularly concerning U.S. involvement in Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras.
2. Congress: The address was also directed at members of Congress, urging them to support his administration's initiatives in the region, which included military aid to governments fighting against leftist insurgencies.
3. International Community: Although primarily domestic in focus, the speech also indirectly addressed the international community, signaling U.S. intentions and policies in Central America.
Overall, Reagan sought to justify and garner support for his administration's foreign policy agenda in Central America through this address to the nation.