During his two terms as the 40th 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 recordthe only daily Presidential diary in American historyis available for the first time. Edited by historian Douglas Brinkley, The Reagan Diaries provides a striking insight into one of this nations 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 and the unforgettable moments that defined the era. Seldom before has the American public been given access to the unfiltered experiences and opinions of a President in his own words. To read these diariesfilled with Reagans trademark wit, sharp intelligence, and humoris to gain a unique understanding of one of the most beloved occupants of the Oval Office in our nations history.

The edited and abridged diaries of the 40th U.S. president, chronicling the day-to-day of his two terms in office and revealing his true character.
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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 occruences of his presidency. 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 shed new light on the character of this American leader.
Praise for The Reagan Diaries
"Historians will treasure Doug Brinkley's superbly edited version of President Reagan's diaries for generations to come. In one remarkable entry after another, the president's compelling voice, strength of character, and sunny personality come vividly to life." -Doris Kearns Goodwin
"These are amusing and enlightening diaries.... I quite simply couldn't put them down." -Christopher Hitchens, The Times (London)



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Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States.

Titel
The Reagan Diaries
EAN
9780061751943
Format
E-Book (epub)
Herausgeber
Veröffentlichung
19.03.2024
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Dateigrösse
3.27 MB
Anzahl Seiten
820
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