Book DescriptionThis unique tribute, in words and photographs, tells the dramatic story of America"s fortieth president from his humble Midwestern beginnings to his successful careers as a broadcaster, movie star, television personality, and finally the consummate politician who forged a remarkable bond with his fellow citizens, one that continues to this day.
The book includes descriptions of the event-filled history of Reagan"s presidency from his two successful campaigns, the invasion of Grenada,the bombing of Libya, the struggle for democracy in Central America, his visionary rticulation of the Strategic Defense Initiative, the summit meetings in which he faced down Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, to the causes and outcome of the Iran-contra affair. There"s also the story of Ronald and Nancy Reagan"s marriage, one marked by great mutual love and devotion made stronger as a result of the assassination attempt that almost took the president"s life, and by Nancy"s battle with breast cancer and of how, with Nancy at his side, Reagan so effectively communicated to the American people his innate optimism. For him every day was "Morning in America" and every citizen had the opportunity to help create a society of hope, progress and mutual respect.
As the leader most responsible for the fall of communism, which led to the realignment of Central and Eastern Europe, Ronald Reagan left an indelible mark upon world history. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Ronald Reagan: A Tribute (Deborah Hart Strober)