reagan, ronald

Presents a portrait of Ronald Reagan and his presidency, using his proposed Star Wars defense as a lens through which to examine the extent to which national discourse about foreign and defense policy is not about reality, but instead a matter of domestic politics, history, and mythology.

Features over 250 entries covering key cabinet members, advisors, events, laws, and social trends prominent during the Reagan presidency.

A biography of the former motion picture actor elected fortieth President of the United States in 1980 and again in 1984.

Discusses the establishment of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, which opened to the public in 1991, in Simi Valley, California, and provides information about Reagan's life, family, and administration, as well as the work of his wife, Nancy.

An analysis of the president's agenda and priorities and of their prospects for success.

A biography of Ronald Reagan, tracing his life from his birth in 1911 in rural Illinois, and discussing his acting career, his stint in the armed forces, his marriages, and his political achievements.

Presents the life of Ronald Reagan, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.