Ronald Reagan: The Life and Legacy

Reagan's success was tied directly to his ability to communicate. Discover how his reputation as The Great Communicator influenced his philosophy and political strategy.

Examine the life of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan. From a small-town, Midwestern childhood spent moving from town to town, part one will chronicle the future President's adolescent years, growing up under the shadow of an alcoholic father, barely able to support his family.

Examine Reagan's early career as a radio announcer, before eventually moving on to have a successful acting career in Hollywood. Part two will also take a look at Reagan's role as President of The Screen Actors Guild, including testifying before Joseph McCarthy's infamous House Un-American Activities Committee about Communist activity within the film industry during the 1950s.