Ronald Reagan The Great Communicator

The outpouring of grief and heartfelt tributes following Ronald Reagan’s death demonstrated the love and admiration people still have for our nation’s 40th president. Now, in this affectionate memoir, Reagan’s chief political strategist and friend for 36 years offers a fascinating close-up portrait of the Great Communicator. Taking us inside the 1980 and 1984 presidential campaigns and beyond, Dick Wirthlin shares illuminating anecdotes, off-the-record remarks, and private moments that reveal the true Ronald Reagan. Through it all, Wirthlin points out the unique qualities and talents that made Reagan such a strong leader-and such a great communicator. For anyone who has fond memories of the late president, this admiring reminiscence brilliantly conjures up the strong values, gregarious charm, and all-American optimism that made Ronald Reagan great.

A collection of excerpts from thousands of the former president's speeches and public appearances is accompanied by photographs that reflect Reagan's thoughts on America, religion, family, democracy, and government.

A selection of speeches from Ronald Reagan. The conservative "Reagan Revolution", of free-market economics, the Religious Right, and American military power, dominated American politics for three decades. This volume includes the "Evil Empire" speech, the "Government is the problem" speech, the "Tear down this Wall" speech, and many others.

Most presidents have careers in politics, the military, or business before being elected to the nation's highest office. Ronald Reagan spent the first half of his life as a Hollywood actor. He was also the oldest man elected president and the first to survive a serious injury suffered during an assassination attempt. Reagan's life was unconventional for a politician, and his eight years as president dramatically altered life and politics in the United States. Great Communicator: The Story of Ronald Reagan introduces the fortieth president to a new generation of readers. Book jacket.

A collection of President Ronald Reagan's insights and beliefs taken from his speeches and public appearances.

This unique collection of photographs and quotations is a celebration of the warmth, wisdom, and wit of Ronald Reagan, one of America's most beloved presidents. Through more than half a century of public life, he spoke with consistency and contagious optimism to the hearts and minds of the American people, and his ability to inspire and persuade led to his reputation as "the Great Communicator." This volume is the consummate treasury of Reagan's insights and unwavering beliefs, carefully selected from thousands of speeches and public appearances. It is a spirited tribute to one of the 20th century's greatest political leaders, whose captivating humor and enduring optimism helped shape a nation.

Ronald Reagan, "the Great Communicator," was one of the most popular presidents in our nation's history. His efforts not only led to peace and prosperity, but he also restored pride in America and exported freedom and democracy around the world. During his presidency, Reagan often spoke of America as a "shining city on the hill" a biblical reference. His unbridled optimism and unwavering belief in American ideals led the nation out of economic malaise and into the greatest peacetime economic expansion in history. This great American believed in the American Dream because his life was proof of its existence. "Ronald Wilson Reagan: The Great Communicator" is a brief yet compelling biography by Greg Rothman that unveils the human being behind the man who magnificently played the role of leader of the free world.

Former President Reagan, long remembered as the Great Communicator, never was at a loss for words, and his profound wisdom and wit are presented in this unique, impactful book covering more than fifty years from Hollywood to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and beyond.