Examine the life and times of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan. This eight-part series follows the amazing true story of a small-town boy from the Mid-West who rose from the shadows of an alcoholic father to become one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century. From his humble beginnings as a radio announcer to the bright lights of Hollywood, discover the talented roots of the man who ushered in a new era of conservative politics.

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Examine the life of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan.

The Early Years of Stage and Screen

Examine Reagan's early career as a radio announcer, before eventually moving on to have a successful acting career in Hollywood.

A Political Career Begins

Part three in the series will track Reagan's early political life before eventually switching parties and serving as the two-term Republican Governor of California during the unrest of the late 1960s.

The First Term

During Reagan's first term he appointment Sandra Day O'Conner to the Supreme Court, the first woman to hold the position. He also instated his supply-side economic theories sometimes called 'The Trickle Down Theory'.

The Supreme Court and Reaganomics

Reagan won reelection to his second term as President by the largest electoral margin in the history of the country.

The Second Term

There is little argument that Ronald Reagan's greatest accomplishment as President of the United States was putting an end to the 40-plus year Cold War. Part six covers the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The Cold War

Reagan's success was tied directly to his ability to communicate. Discover how his reputation as The Great Communicator influenced his philosophy and political strategy.

The Great Communicator

Ronald Reagan's impact and lasting legacy are the focus of this final episode along with his personal life, including his battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Ronald Reagan: The Life and Legacy

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