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Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan and Executive Power [Pdf]
"Ronald Reagan and Executive Power" examines the use of presidential powers by Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president of the United States. It explores Article II of the Constitution, which grants the president executive powers.
OpenStax
Open Stax: From Cold War to Culture Wars, 1980 2000: The Reagan Revolution
Article discusses the details and events of Ronald Reagan's presidency. Includes timeline, questions for discussion, link to information about Yuppie culture, and link to Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for access to speeches and...
Claremont Institute
Founding.com: Ronald Reagan
The content of a speech given by Ronald Reagan in 1964 where he talks about the fine power and economic balance a government must maintain when providing social and humanitarian services.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Presidency of Ronald Reagan
President Reagan was known as the "Great Communicator". Examine why he was elected President by a landslide and his policies during his two terms. This source contains an overview of information, references for further study, questions...
The History Place
The History Place: Ronald Reagan: "Tear Down This Wall"
Primary source text, graphics, photos and audio-clips of President Reagan's historic speech given on June 12, 1987, in West Berlin calling for an end to the Cold War and the Berlin Wall.
CBS
Cbs News: Ronald Reagan Remembered
Resource provides a multitude of articles, interviews, and related stories about the life of former president Ronald Reagan.
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
Potus: Ronald Reagan
Comprehensive facts about Ronald Reagan and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Ronald Reagan: 1911 2004
The PBS Online NewsHour profiles the late Ronald Reagan and his presidency. Read the eulogies, articles about Reagan's policies and legacy, tributes from world leaders, excerpts from Reagan's speeches, and interviews with his biographers.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Ronald Reagan
Brief biographical material on Ronald Reagan includes several speeches given during his lifetime.
US National Archives
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Archives: Chronology of Reagan Presidency
Timeline of key events in Ronald Reagan's administration.
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.
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...
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: Remarks on the 40th Anniversary of D Day
This is the text, audio, and video [13:21] of President Ronald Reagan's speech on the 40th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 1984, in Pointe Du Hoc, Normandy, France.
US National Archives
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: Public Papers of President Ronald W. Reagan
Former United States President Ronald Reagan served from 1981-1989. This is a collection of all of his public speeches and announcements. For convenience, the speeches may be browsed chronilogically or a keyword search.
Other
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library
The non-profit Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library presents the life of President Ronald Reagan in a non-partisan manner. Peruse biographical information, statistics, photographs, programs offered by the library and more...
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: Ronald Reagan and Executive Power
This site is a comprehensive examination of Ronald Reagan's administration and how he used his executive powers. It looks at his policies and his ongoing legacy. Includes videos, historical context, and lesson plans from elementary up.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.