Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, is credited by
some with the greatest peacetime expansion in American history. Twice winning the White
House by a landslide, the former sports announcer, actor and California Governor worked
with the Congress to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment and
strengthen national defense. Through clips of more than 100 appearances, rare newsreel and
Hollywood footage and his own words, this series chronicles Reagan's Presidency and life
in four parts:
- The Reagan Presidency (1981-1989)--His inaugural address, the release of the
hostages in Iran, the assassination attempt, the Challenger accident and more.
- The Military and the Soviet Union--His anti-communist campaigns, footage from the
50th anniversary of D-Day, World War II-era Hollywood clips and more.
- Reagan on Government and the American Dream--A comprehensive look at the
"Reagan Revolution," the vision of the "shining city on a hill" and
more.
- The Man--A series of hilarious quips, slips and tales from Reagan, recollections
from his parents and more.
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