PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Reagan in a World Transformed, 1981 2011
One to two period lesson plan explores the foreign and domestic policies of President Ronald Reagan. Covered are the main events occurring during Ronald Reagan's two terms as president.
BBC
Bbc News: Ronald Reagan 1911 2004
At this site from BBC News, you can explore the death of an American president through the eyes of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). This site offers the reader extensive information about former president Ronald Reagan including...
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.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Ronald Reagan: First Inaugural Address
This is the text and audio of President Reagan taking the oath of office and his first Inaugural Address on January 20, 1981.
CNN
Cnn: The Reagan Years
Bear witness to the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan with this CNN exclusive. Featured are pages devoted to Reagan's lives as a Hollywood actor, Governor of California and finally President of the United States.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Ronald Reagan
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at presidential actions and decisions about the Cold War. Click on Ronald Reagan to see how his anti-Communist beliefs led to increases in the defense budget, but also, by the end of his...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Ronald Reagan, Pt. 2: Foreign Policy
Under President Reagan, the Cold War began to thaw and trouble brewed in the Middle East. Learn about Reagan's foreign policy initiatives by perusing this summary, reading an excerpt from his "Evil Empire" speech, answering thought...
CommonLit
Common Lit: President Reagan's Speech at the Brandenburg Gate
A learning module that begins with "President Reagan's Speech at the Brandenburg Gate" by President Ronald Reagan, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...
University of Texas at Austin
U of Texas: Photojournalism and the American Presidency
The University of Texas, Austin, explores photojournalism with images of recent American presidents and their times. Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton are shown.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Watching What?
Learners will hypothesize what the president and cabinet members were watching on television by analyzing facial expressions, and body language, and the physical environment. Students will learn that President Ronald Reagan and his staff...
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.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Reagan Laid to Rest After Final Tributes
This article, from National Public Radio, not only documents the funeral ceremonies for former president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004 CE) but also provides a wonderful account of Reagan's life and presidency. Also included are audio clips of...
CNN
Cnn: Man Who Shot Reagan Wins Mental Hospital Release
CNN article covering John Hinckley's supervised release from the mental hospital. Provides background material on the assasination attempt on Ronald Reagan.
US National Archives
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Archives: The Reagan Presidency
An overview of Ronald Reagan's presidency, with summations of his economic policy, domestic policy, foreign policy, and legacy.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War History: Ronald Reagan and George h.w. Bush
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Ronald Reagan
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Ronald Reagan and summaries of important events during his presidency.
California Digital Library
Calisphere: Ronald Reagan
A broad selection of images featuring Ronald Reagan can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
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...
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Ronald Reagan
Brief biographical sketch of America's fortieth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Presidents' Day Lessons
Presidents' Day lessons for Grades 10-12 on the constitutional legacies of George Washington, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan, and how they shaped the history and Constitution of our nation. Each lesson was written and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present: Ronald Reagan: Foreign Policy
Learn that during Reagan's years in office the Cold War began to thaw and the Middle East started to heat up.