reagan, ronald

Speeches and articles help chronicle Ronald Reagan's presidency, focusing on the key policy changes he made during his terms and the impact they had on world history.

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.

Provides an account of the last decade of the arms race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, discussing Soviet plans for a "Star Wars" program, their biological weapons, and the doomsday machine known as Dead Hand, and examining the dangers that remained with the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the rush to secure the weapons. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

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 more than one thousand letters written by Ronald Reagan to family, friends, and colleagues, as well as unknown supporters and detractors, over the course of seventy-two years from 1922 to 1994, grouped by topic, with explanatory introductions when needed.

The former president tells of his life and political experiences.

A biography of the fortieth president of the United States, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.

Ronald Reagan had demonstrated a talent and passion for politics, even during his time as an actor, and his combination of knowledge and charisma won over voters. Readers examine Ronald Reagan's life and career, from his boyhood to the successes and challenges connected to his administration to his final days.

Traces the life of the fortieth President including his childhood, film career, and his years in state and national politics.

Historical account of the Reagan period providing a brief comprehensive and non-poleical overview of what exactly took place while Reagan was in charge.