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.

Reagan Diaries

DOUGLAS BRINKLEY

Ronald Reagan

Biographies & Memoirs

Harper

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.

The Reagan Diaries, Leatherbound Edition

Historical

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Ronald Reagan 1988, Book 1-January 1 to July 1, 1988/Stk No 069-000-00026-6

Business & Money

Education & Reference

United States Govt Printing Office

Public Papers of the Presidents, Ronald Reagan, 1983, by the Office of the Federal Register, contains official public messages, statements, speeches, and news conferences of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, released by the White House from January 1 through July 1, 1983. The documents contained within this handsome hardbound edition of the Public Papers are arranged in chronological order. Included in this handsome edition is an index and appendices.

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, Ronald Reagan, 1983, Book 1: January 1 to July 1, 1983

Government Printing Office

Public Papers of the Presidents, Ronald Reagan, 1983, by the Office of the Federal Register, contains official public messages, statements, speeches, and news conferences of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, released by the White House from July 2 through December 31, 1983. The documents contained within this handsome hardbound edition of the Public Papers are arranged in chronological order.  Included in this handsome edition is an index and appendices.

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, Ronald Reagan, 1983, Book 2: July 2 to December 31, 1983

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Office of the Federal Register

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, Ronald Reagan, 1984, Book 1: January 1 to June 29, 1984

United States Government Printing Office

I Love You, Ronnie: The Letters of Ronald Reagan to Nancy Reagan

No matter what else was going on in his life or where he was—travelling to make movies for G.E., in the California governor's office, at the White House, or on Air Force One, and sometimes even from across the room—Ronald Reagan wrote letters to Nancy Reagan, to express his love, thoughts, and feelings, and to stay in touch. Through letters and reflections, the characters, personalities, and private lives of a president and his first lady are revealed. Nancy Reagan comments on the letters and writes with love and insight about her husband and the many phases of their life together.

Nancy Reagan

Leaders & Notable People

Random House]

Hollywood on Ronald Reagan: Friends and enemies discuss our president, the actor

Arts & Photography

Doug McClelland

Performing Arts

Faber&Faber

Speaking My Mind: Selected Speeches

New York, NY Simon and Schuster

Speaking My Mind

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