Publisher's Synopsis
Ronald Reagan - The Great Communicator is the biography of Ronald Reagan, who served as the 40th President of the United States (1981-1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967-1975). Born in Illinois, Reagan moved to Los Angeles, California in the 1930s, where he became an actor, President of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), and a spokesman for General Electric (GE). His start in politics occurred during his work for GE; originally a member of the Democratic Party, he switched to the Republican Party in 1962. During his Presidency, Ronald Reagan pursued policies that reflected his personal belief in individual freedom, brought changes domestically, both to the U.S. economy and expanded military, and contributed to the end of the Cold War. Ronald Reagan - The Great Communicator is highly recommended for those interested in reading more about this popular American President.
