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The Reagan Diaries

by: Ronald Reagan

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.927092
EAN: 9780060876005
ISBN: 006087600X
Label: HarperCollins
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 784
Publication Date: June 01, 2007
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: May 22, 2007
Sales Rank: 8622
Studio: HarperCollins



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During his two terms as the fortieth president of the United States, Ronald Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded, by hand, his innermost thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the routine day-to-day occurrences of his presidency. Now, nearly two decades after he left office, this remarkable record—the only daily presidential diary in American history—is available for the first time.



Brought together in one volume and edited by historian Douglas Brinkley, The Reagan Diaries provides a striking insight into one of this nation's most important presidencies and sheds new light on the character of a true American leader. Whether he was in his White House residence study or aboard Air Force One, each night Reagan wrote about the events of his day, which often included his relationships with other world leaders Mikhail Gorbachev, Pope John Paul II, Mohammar al-Qaddafi, and Margaret Thatcher, among others, and the unforgettable moments that defined the era—from his first inauguration to the end of the Cold War, the Iran hostage crisis to John Hinckley Jr.'s assassination attempt.



The Reagan Diaries reveals more than just Reagan's political experiences: many entries are concerned with the president's private thoughts and feelings—his love and devotion for Nancy Reagan and their family, his belief in God and the power of prayer. Seldom before has the American public been given access to the unfiltered experiences and opinions of a president in his own words, from Reagan's description of near-drowning at the home of Hollywood friend Claudette Colbert to his determination to fight Fidel Castro at every turn and keep the Caribbean Sea from becoming a 'Red Lake.'



To read these diaries—filled with Reagan's trademark wit, sharp intelligence, and humor—is to gain a unique understanding of one of the most beloved occupants of the Oval Office in our nation's history.





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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Fascinating glimse behind the Presidential curtain
Ronald Reagan in his own words. Nothing gives a better look at what one is like than a daily diary, ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - How Great was Reagan?
Answer: Pretty darn great! Read this diary and you'll come away with a broader picture of this president ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Long, but a great look inside the White House
Warning, this is one long book that covers Reagans 8 years as President. With the exception of Security and ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - I have enjoyed this book very much!!!!
This book allows you to "see" thru Ronald Reagan's eyes for a brief moment to experience life from his viewpoint. ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - very good
This book offers not only a deeper look at the day to day operations inside the White House, but also helps explore ... Read More

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