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Ronald reagan was born on february 6, 1911 in tampico, illinois. He was the 33rd governor of california from 1967 to 1975. Author bio ronald reagan was the 40th president of the united states of america. Ronald reagan was nicknamed the great communicator. He thawed relations with the soviet union and signed a nuclear weapons treaty. Few presidents have accomplished more, or been so effective in changing the direction of government in ways that are both fundamental and lasting, than ronald reagan. To mark the reagan centenary in 2011, simon and schuster is rereleasing the 40th presidents 1990 memoir in several formats, including this enhanced.
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To ask what ronald reagans autobiography has to tell history about his life or administration is to miss the point. Soviet conflict and helping the united states to emerge victonous. Ronald reagan in late 1991, the soviet union collapsed and what remained of the cold war went with it. When jack reagan saw his new son, he said, he looks like a fat little dutchman. By this time, former president ronald reagan had been out of office for two years.
Pages in category books by ronald reagan the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Jan 11, 2011 an american life by ronald reagan, 9781442341784, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. An enhanced ebook with cbs video and millions of other books are available for instant. An american life is turned out to be a great read and a history lesson to boot. An american life fits readily into the general pattern of presidential memoirs.
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