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American Dreamer.

Authors :
Meacham, Jon
Murr, Andrew
Clift, Eleanor
Lipper, Tamara
Breslau, Karen
Ordonez, Jennifer
Source :
Newsweek. 6/14/2004, Vol. 143 Issue 24, p26-45. 18p. 14 Color Photographs, 13 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Focuses on the life of former United States President Ronald Reagan, who died at the age of 93. Mention that he will lie in state at the rotunda of the Capital and have a funeral service at the National Cathedral; Description of his love and relationship with wife Nancy; His early background that included working as a lifeguard, radio announcer, actor, and television host; His victory in the 1966 gubernatorial race in California; His political leadership at the 1972 Republican National Convention and victory at the 1980 GOP convention; Mention of his first wife, Jane Wyman, and also the Reagan clan; View that he had strength of character to succeed in life, participate in world politics, and survive various crises, including an assassination attempt; Comments of Nancy about her husband and how he felt about being president; Characterization of Ronald Reagan as gracious and imaginative; Issues that he dealt with during his presidency such as the U.S. budget and the Iran-Contra scandal; The Gipper's struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00289604
Volume :
143
Issue :
24
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Newsweek
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
13320389