Ronald Reagan

A Twentieth-Century Life

Part of Up Close

Discover the incredible life and enduring legacy of Ronald Regan in this captivating Up Close biography series about twentieth-century America.

The child of an alcoholic, Ronald Reagan was a Hollywood actor turned Republican politician known for his sunny optimism and gifted salesmanship. He entered the White House in 1981, a time when many Americans were wondering if their country’s best days were behind them. But things had changed by the time he left office—the economy was thriving and the Cold War was coming to a close.

Reagan was both a complex man and political figure, and his legacy strongly influences politics today.
James Sutherland is a freelance writer. He lives with his wife and son in Brooklyn, New York. View titles by James B. Sutherland

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Discover the incredible life and enduring legacy of Ronald Regan in this captivating Up Close biography series about twentieth-century America.

The child of an alcoholic, Ronald Reagan was a Hollywood actor turned Republican politician known for his sunny optimism and gifted salesmanship. He entered the White House in 1981, a time when many Americans were wondering if their country’s best days were behind them. But things had changed by the time he left office—the economy was thriving and the Cold War was coming to a close.

Reagan was both a complex man and political figure, and his legacy strongly influences politics today.

Author

James Sutherland is a freelance writer. He lives with his wife and son in Brooklyn, New York. View titles by James B. Sutherland

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