Description: Ronald Reagan : His Life in Pictures, Hardcover Book By James Spada First Edition Copyright 2000 Excellent Condition Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) was the 40th president of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. Prior to his presidency, Reagan was a Hollywood actor and the governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Known for his strong anti-communist stance, Reagan's presidency was marked by significant developments in U.S. foreign policy, economic policy, and conservative ideology. Reagan championed "Reaganomics," an economic program that focused on tax cuts, deregulation, and reducing government spending in order to stimulate economic growth. He is credited with reviving the U.S. economy after a period of high inflation and unemployment during the late 1970s, although critics argue it also contributed to growing income inequality. On the world stage, Reagan played a crucial role in the final years of the Cold War, most famously by challenging the Soviet Union's leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall. His administration saw a military buildup and the initiation of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), but he also engaged in diplomacy with the Soviet Union, leading to key arms reduction agreements. Reagan’s presidency is often associated with the resurgence of conservative values, emphasizing individual freedom, a smaller government role, and traditional family values. His leadership style, charisma, and communication skills earned him the nickname "The Great Communicator." His legacy remains influential in American politics, particularly within the conservative movement.
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Book Title: Ronald Reagan His life in pictures
Book Series: Historical
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Item Length: 11 in
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 2000
Type: Picture Book
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Literary Movement: Realism, Renaissance, Romantic Period
Author: James Spada
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: Photography, Biography & Autobiography
Topic: First Love, Love, General, President, Govenor
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 30.9 Oz
Number of Pages: 246 pages