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    President Ronald Reagan: A Short Biography
    President Ronald Reagan: A Short Biography
    President Ronald Reagan: A Short Biography
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    President Ronald Reagan: A Short Biography

    By Doug West

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    Born of humble beginnings, Ronald Reagan came into the world as the son of working class parents in Illinois. During his youth, he wasn’t a particularly gifted student, but he did graduate from college. A Hollywood actor and union leader turned politician, he served as the thirty-third governor of California during the tumultuous period from 1967 and 1975. Though his hard work, determination, and a bit of good luck, Ronald Reagan became the fortieth president of the United States, in office between 1981 and 1989. For his work as the President of the United States and for having realigned the country toward conservative policies, Ronald Reagan has remained an iconic influence among Republicans, who often invoke his beliefs. He transformed the American presidency with his bold strategies and inspired policies. His political agenda, including lower taxes, a conservative economic stance, and expansion of the military, redefined politics in the United States. To this day, the name Ronald Reagan is spoken with a form of reverence in circles of conservative-minded thinkers.

    This short book covers the life of Ronald Reagan from his early years growing up in Illinois, his rise to power through the political ranks to become the President of the United States, and the years after his term in the land’s highest office.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDoug West
    Release dateMar 3, 2017
    ISBN9781370929719
    President Ronald Reagan: A Short Biography
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    Doug West

    Doug West is a retired engineer, small business owner, and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with expertise in science, history, biographies, numismatics, and “How to” topics. Doug has a B.S. in Physics from the Missouri School of Science and Technology and a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He lives with his wife and little dog “Millie” near Kansas City, Missouri.

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      President Ronald Reagan - Doug West

      President Ronald Reagan – A Short Biography

      By Doug West, Ph.D.

      President Ronald Reagan– A Short Biography

      Copyright © 2017 Doug West

      All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the author. Reviewers may quote brief passages in reviews.

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite ebook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 - Early Life

      Chapter 2 – Entertainment Career

      Chapter 3 - Governor of California

      Chapter 4 - President of the United States

      Chapter 5 - Foreign Affairs

      Chapter 6 – Iran-Contra Scandal

      Chapter 7 - Personal Life and Legacy

      Ronald Reagan Timeline

      Acknowledgements

      References and Further Reading

      About the Author

      Additional Books by Doug West

      Preface

      Welcome to the book, President Ronald Reagan - A Short Biography. This book is part of the 30 Minute Book Series and, as the name of the series implies, if you are an average reader this book will take around 30 minutes to read. Since this short book is not meant to be an all-encompassing biography of Ronald Reagan, you may want to know more about this man and his accomplishments. To help you with this, there are several good references at the end of this book. Thank you for purchasing this book. I hope you enjoy your time reading about President Reagan.

      Doug West

      March 2017

      Introduction

      Born of humble beginnings, Ronald Reagan came into the world as the son of working class parents in Illinois. During his youth he wasn’t a particularly gifted student, but he did manage to obtain a solid education. Though his hard work and determination, he was able to win the highest office in the land. Ronald Reagan was the fortieth president of the United States, in office between 1981 and 1989. A Hollywood actor and union leader turned politician, he also served as the thirty-third governor of California from 1967 and 1975, before reaching the White House. For his work as the President of the United States and for having realigned the country toward conservative policies, Ronald Reagan has remained an iconic influence among Republicans, who often invoke his beliefs. He transformed the American presidency with his bold strategies and inspired policies. His political agenda, including lower taxes, a conservative economic stance, and expansion of the military, redefined politics in the United States. To this day, the

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