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Ronald Reagan and the Triumph of American Conservatism (Library of American Biography Series)

ISBN: 9780536125439 | 0536125430
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Pearson
Pub. Date: 2/1/2006

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SummaryTable of Contents
Jules Tygiels biography of Ronald Reagan engages students with the compelling story of the man who went from Hollywood actor to President of the United States. This balanced profile considers both the accomplishments and failures of Reagans presidency, as well as the contested legacy of his political career even after his death. Incorporating the latest scholarship, Ronald Reagan and the Triumph of American Conservatism examines Reagan both as an individual and in the larger context of the conservative movement. The titles in the Library of Ame... MORE
Editor's Prefacevii
Author's Prefaceix
Introductionxi
A Midwestern Boyhood
1(14)
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Surviving the Great Depression
15(20)
The Making of a Hollywood Star
35(22)
Fighting the Cold War
57(24)
The Shift to Conservatism
81(18)
Entering Politics
99(20)
From Governor to President
119(26)
``Stay the Course'': The Reagan Presidency: 1981--1982
145(26)
The Road to Reelection: The Reagan Presidency: 1983--1984
171(20)
The Reagan Doctrine: The Reagan Presidency: 1985--1986
191(22)
Scandals and Summits: The Reagan Presidency: 1987--1988
213(22)
Legacy
235(22)
Study and Discussion Questions257(6)
A Note on the Sources263

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