Ronald Reagan: The Presidential Portfolio: History as Told through the Collection of the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum

by Lou Cannon

The Presidential Portfolio combines the unparalleled perspective of reporter and historian Lou Cannon with the vast holdings of the Reagan Library to create the second volume in the PublicAffairs Presidential Library Series. Lavishly illustrated with photos-many in full color-from the president's youth to his last days in office, hand-annotated documents, and everyday notes and doodles, and packaged with a 60minute CD containing the original recordings of some of Reagan's most memorable speeches, the book serves as a remarkable illustrated journey back in time. The journey starts with Reagan's childhood in Dixon, Illinois and includes his years in Hollywood; his marriage to Nancy Davis; his years as governor of California; the presidential campaigns; the assassination attempt; Reaganomics; his foreign policy; the Strategic Defense Initiative; the INF treaty; and Iran-Contra, and ends with Reagan's retirement and battle with Alzheimer's disease. A Gallup survey recently designated Reagan as the greatest president of all time, and Ronald Reagan: The Presidential Portfolio is a timely reference work and a beautiful gift.

Genres: Biography, History

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 31, 2001

About the author

Louis Simeon Cannon was an American journalist, non-fiction author, and biographer, best known for his books about Ronald Reagan. He was state bureau chief for the San Jose Mercury News in the late 1960s and later senior White House correspondent of the Washington Post during the Ronald Reagan administration.

Reviews

[Cathy Houston · Rating 5 out of 5]

a reminder of what great things President Reagan was able to accomplish; and also what great optimism he always had

[J Layne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspired to read after visiting the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA. A wonderful place every American should see. An honorable man who honored America when he graced the President's office.