June 5, 2004

Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004) was the fortieth president of the United States, serving two terms in office. During his presidency, his unwavering optimism and belief in the future slowly infected the whole nation, as the economy improved and the Cold War ended. He died June 5, 2004 at the age of ninety-three, after suffering with Alzheimer’s for ten years.

American Experience: Reagan
In 1998, ten years after Reagan left office, PBS created a television movie and this companion Web site. The timeline and photo gallery are nice, but the best clicks are found in Special Features and People & Events. Visit Special Features for a virtual tour of the Reagan library, excerpts from two Reagan biographies, and a collection of quotes. Visit People & Events for articles on five people who touched Reagan’s life (such as Gorbechev and Hinkley) and three challenges from his presidency (including the 1982 recession and the Iran-Contra affair).

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