The Reagan Diaries Unabridged: Volume 1: January 1981-October 1985 Volume 2: November 1985-January 1989

Reagan, Ronald

ISBN 10: 006134625X / ISBN 13: 9780061346255

Published by Harper, 2009

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SIGNED by Douglas Brinkley (Editor)! Inscribed, personalized! 2 Volume Box Set Unabridged. BOX packed with padding. Pages: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Blindstamp (no ink) on title page, not written on, clean, bright, odor free, fine edges. Dust Jacket: minor / slight rubbing to parts of edges, a few light dings. Slipcase: light scuffs, light rubbing to corner tips. See Photos! Same or next day shipping (weekdays and Saturdays)! Ships from California. ABOUT: The Reagan Diaries: Volume 1: January 1981-October 1985 Volume 2: November 1985-January 1989 Hardcover Unabridged, May 19, 2009 by Ronald Reagan During his two terms as the fortieth president of the United States, Ronald Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded, by hand, his innermost thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the routine day-to-day occurrences of his presidency. Now, nearly two decades after he left office, this remarkable record the only daily presidential diary in American history is available for the first time. Brought together in one volume and edited by historian Douglas Brinkley, The Reagan Diaries provides a striking insight into one of this nation's most important presidencies and sheds new light on the character of a true American leader. Whether he was in his White House residence study or aboard Air Force One, each night Reagan wrote about the events of his day, which often included his relationships with other world leaders Mikhail Gorbachev, Pope John Paul II, Mohammar al-Qaddafi, and Margaret Thatcher, among others, and the unforgettable moments that defined the era from his first inauguration to the end of the Cold War, the Iran hostage crisis to John Hinckley Jr.'s assassination attempt.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Reagan Diaries Unabridged: Volume 1: January 1981-October 1985 Volume 2: November 1985-January 1989
• Publisher: Harper
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 006134625X
• ISBN 13: 9780061346255
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

During his two terms as the fortieth president of the United States, Ronald Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded, by hand, his innermost thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the routine day-to-day occurrences of his presidency. Now, nearly two decades after he left office, this remarkable record—the only daily presidential diary in American history—is available for the first time.

Brought together in one volume and edited by historian Douglas Brinkley, The Reagan Diaries provides a striking insight into one of this nation's most important presidencies and sheds new light on the character of a true American leader. Whether he was in his White House residence study or aboard Air Force One, each night Reagan wrote about the events of his day, which often included his relationships with other world leaders Mikhail Gorbachev, Pope John Paul II, Mohammar al-Qaddafi, and Margaret Thatcher, among others, and the unforgettable moments that defined the era—from his first inauguration to the end of the Cold War, the Iran hostage crisis to John Hinckley Jr.'s assassination attempt.

The Reagan Diaries reveals more than just Reagan's political experiences: many entries are concerned with the president's private thoughts and feelings—his love and devotion for Nancy Reagan and their family, his belief in God and the power of prayer. Seldom before has the American public been given access to the unfiltered experiences and opinions of a president in his own words, from Reagan's description of near-drowning at the home of Hollywood friend Claudette Colbert to his determination to fight Fidel Castro at every turn and keep the Caribbean Sea from becoming a "Red Lake."

To read these diaries—filled with Reagan's trademark wit, sharp intelligence, and humor—is to gain a unique understanding of one of the most beloved occupants of the Oval Office in our nation's history.

About the Author

Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States.