Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Sandra Day O'connor
A brief biography of the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Ronald Reagan
A biography of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. The biography contains a picture as well as a link to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum.
Other
World Press Review: Ronald Reagan: The World View
Want to know what the rest of the world thought about Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)? This site provides reactions to Reagan's passing and his presidency from London to Toronto, and Johannesburg to Hong Kong. An interesting perspective. (June...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Presidents
This site from the PBS "The Presidents" provides detailed biographies of several of the most popular or most infamous U.S. presidents throughout history. Selected presidents include Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, Lyndon...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ronald Reagan
President Reagan (1911-2004) was the oldest president elected to office. Read essays, interviewa and facts about Reagan's life before, during and after his administration.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Ronald Reagan
This easy-to-navigate site has President Reagan's biography, a timeline of events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, a large collections of videos with many of his speeches, and more.
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 30: The Reagan Bush Years
The Republican era of Ronald Reagan and George Bush had to deal with difficult foreign affair events. Reagan dealt with terrorism, including hostage taking and gundowns, particularly from Libya. Bush dealt with aggression on the part of...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Ronald Reagan: Space Shuttle "Challenger" Tragedy Address
This is the text, audio, and video [2:37] of President Ronald Reagan's tribute speech after the Space Shuttle "Challenger" tragedy on January 28, 1986. The crew of the Challenger Seven who died were Michael Smith, Dick Scobee, Judith...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Ronald Reagan: "A Time for Choosing" (Aka "The Speech")
This is the text, audio, and video [4:02] of Ronald Reagan's speech, "A Time for Choosing" (aka "The Speech"), which aired on October 27, 1964, in Los Angeles, California.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Ronald Reagan: Remarks to National Assoc. Of Evangelicals
This is the text, audio, and video [30:05] of President Reagan's speech " Evil Empires" at the Annual Convention of the National Association of Evangelicals on March 8, 1983, in Orlando, Florida.
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: Kings Row, 1942
This resource provides information about the film, Kings Row.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History: Period 9: 1980-present.
CommonLit
Common Lit: From "A Time for Choosing" Speech
A learning module that begins with "From 'A Time for Choosing' Speech" by Ronald Reagan, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
Other
Budget Descriptions
A list of legislation that has been passed towards reducing the debt. There is an explanation of each.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Influential Speeches
This is a collection of 47 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12) on the topic Influential Speeches. What makes a great speech, and what makes a great speech memorable? Study some of the most influential speeches in history and learn how they...
Other
Chicago Tribune Presidential Portraits: Ronald Reagan [Pdf]
An informative one-page article tells Reagan's religion, marriages, military service, term of office, vice president, highlights of his presidency, and several trivia facts about him.
CNN
Cnn: Timeline of Iran in the 20th Century
CNN offers a good timeline covering Iran's history in the last century. Includes lots of information on the Iranian Hostage Crisis.
CNN
Cnn: The Reagan Years: The Making of a President
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site traces the events of Reagan's early life. From his job as a young sports commentator to his fame as a Hollywood actor that would eventually lead him into his first elected...
CNN
Cnn: The Reagan Years: A Second Act in Politics
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan years", this site follows Reagan's evolution from Hollywood movie star to governor of California.
CNN
Cnn: The Reagan Years: Inside the White House
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site provides you with brief explanations of the US in 1980, the 1980 presidential election and assorted topics of Reagan's presidency including the assassination attempt, the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present: Reagan and Conservatism
A quick check of comprehension over Reagan and conservatism.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Nancy Reagan
Read the story of First Lady Nancy Reagan also known as Mrs. Ronald Reagan. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life. Includes links to a bibliography, timeline, and lesson plans.
Other
Potus: Ronald Reagan
Comprehensive facts about Ronald Reagan and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.