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The Reagan Revolution: A Very Short Introduction identifies and tackles some of the controversies and historical mysteries that continue to swirl around Reagan and his legacy, while providing an illuminating look at some of the era's defining personalities, ideas, and accomplishments.

With a foreword from Senator Marco Rubio, a stirring collection of Ronald Reagan's most inspiring speeches, offering his timeless wisdom and guidance for our day. In his 1989 farewell address, Ronald Reagan said, "I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things, and they didn't...

Ronald Reagan "The Gipper" was known as the "Great Communicator" for his exceptional speaking abilities. He was able to connect with audiences on a personal level and deliver his message in a clear, concise, and inspiring way.Reagan's speaking abilities were honed during his career as an actor and radio broadcaster. He had a natural talent for storytelling and a knack for using humor and anecdotes to illustrate his points. He was also a master of body language and vocal delivery, and he knew how to use his voice and gestures to emphasize his message.One of the key elements of Reagan's speaking...

The 40th president of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan occupied the White House from 1981 to 1989. Among his many acclaimed accomplishments were the destruction of the Berlin Wall and the ultimate break-up of the Soviet Union. Speeches include his Inauguration Address ("...government is the problem"), the Brandenburg Gate ("...tear down this wall"), and many others. Produced by the Speech Resource Company and fully narrated by Robert Wikstrom.

From the time he arrived on the political scene in 1964, throughout his presidency and beyond, Ronald Reagan used his speeches to inspire and reinvigorate America. When he spoke, Reagan said, he was "preaching a sermon". The American people saw his vision of America and his dreams for the future, and they overwhelmingly responded; he was reelected in 1984 by the largest number of electoral votes in the nation's history.

Follow the life and legacy of Ronald Reagan in this course by his acclaimed biographer Dr. Steven F. Hayward. Dr. Hayward is an accomplished scholar and conservative public intellectual who has taught and held fellowships at Georgetown University, UC Berkeley, and the American Enterprise.

At the end of his two terms in office, Ronald Reagan viewed with satisfaction the achievements of his innovative program known as the Reagan Revolution, which aimed to reinvigorate the American people and reduce their reliance upon Government. He felt he had fulfilled his campaign pledge of 1980 to restore “the great, confident roar of American progress and growth and optimism.”On February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. He attended high school in nearby Dixon and then worked his way through Eureka College. There, he studied economics ...

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech at Moscow State University on May 31, 1988.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his domestic issues debate with Walter Mondale on October 7, 1984.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech at his debate with Walter Mondale (on defense and foreign policy) on October 21, 1984.

WHAT MADE RONALD REAGAN TICK? What was the secret to his greatness, the source of his influence, the key to his character, the strength behind his leadership? And why does it matter to the nation today? Just the mention of his name still evokes deep admiration and affection among Americans of...

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech to the Republican National Convention on July 17, 1980.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech to the nation on the campaign against drug abuse on September 14, 1986.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his State of the Union address on January 27, 1987.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech on U.S. casualties in Lebanon and Grenada on November 4, 1983.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his State of the Union address on February 6, 1985.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech at Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp on May 5, 1985.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his Farewell Address at the Republican National Convention on August 15, 1988.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech on national security on March 23, 1983.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech at on the Program for Economic Recovery on April 28, 1981.