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Ronald Reagan The Presidential Portfolio History as Told through the Collection of the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum Author: Lou Cannon Ronald Reagan's presidency, and his role in history, as told by this definitive biographer and illustrated with the documents, photographs, artifacts, and audio recordings from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The Presidential Portfolio combines the unparalleled perspective of reporter and historian Lou Cannon with the vast holdin...  more »gs of the Reagan Library to create the second volume in the PublicAffairs Presidential Library Series. Lavishly illustrated with photos-many in full color-from the president's youth to his last days in office, hand-annotated documents, and everyday notes and doodles, and packaged with a 60minute CD containing the original recordings of some of Reagan's most memorable speeches, the book serves as a remarkable illustrated journey back in time. The journey starts with Reagan's childhood in Dixon, Illinois and includes his years in Hollywood; his marriage to Nancy Davis; his years as governor of California; the presidential campaigns; the assassination attempt; Reaganomics; his foreign policy; the Strategic Defense Initiative; the INF treaty; and Iran-Contra, and ends with Reagan's retirement and battle with Alzheimer's disease. A Gallup survey recently designated Reagan as the greatest president of all time, and Ronald Reagan: The Presidential Portfolio is a timely reference work and a beautiful gift.  « less Post This Book Login | Register ISBN-13: 9781891620843 ISBN-10: 1891620843 Publication Date: 11/2001 Pages: 256 Rating: Currently 5/5 Stars.  1 5 stars, based on 1 rating Publisher: PublicAffairs Book Type: Hardcover Members Wishing: 0 Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review

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