Ronald Reagan Video
The Great Communicator

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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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