Ronald Reagan: The Great Communicator

by Frederick J. Ryan Jr.

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 American people, and his ability to inspire and persuade led to his reputation as "the Great Communicator." This volume is the consummate treasury of his insights and unwavering beliefs, carefully selected from thousands of speeches and public appearances. It is a spirited tribute to one of the twentieth century's greatest political leaders, whose captivating humor and enduring optimism helped shape a nation.

Genres: Biography

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2001

About the author

Frederick J. Ryan, JR., publisher and CEO of the Washington Post, has been an aficionado of both wine and White House history for most of his life. Growing up in Italy and California, he developed an early interest in wine and its production, studied winemaking and its history, and now participates in a joint winemaking venture in Napa Valley. Ryan’s fascination with wine parallels his lifelong interest in the American presidency. He served in a senior staff position in the Ronald Reagan White House and as Reagan’s post-presidential chief of staff. Ryan currently serves as chair of the Board of Directors of the White House Historical Association, of the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, and of the Wine Committee of the Metropolitan Club of Washington, D.C. He is the author of Wine and the White House: A History.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book for reliving the Reagan era. A good history lesson for those too young to know of this great president. It belongs on everyone's shelf.

[Sharon Faith]

Reagan was a great example of someone with great communications skills. So eloquent and very intelligent