From new york times bestselling biographer bob spitz, a rich biography of an epic american life, capturing what made ronald reagan so beloved and so transformational. The filmography of ronald reagan february 6, 1911 june 5, 2004 includes many motion pictures and television episodes. The only movie actor ever to become president, he had a remarkable skill as an orator that earned him the title the great communicator. You know, i received an invitation that said please come to ellis island july 4th for the hundredth birthday celebration of an american institution. Ronald reagan has 123 books on goodreads with 23016 ratings. Reagan defeated democratic challenger walter mondale in a landslide victory. Ronald reagan was the decisive figure of the american century because he believed in and successfully acted out our deepest principles, in a way that made them believable and accessible to more of. Reagans acting career began in 1937 when he contracted with warner bros.
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