One of the most admired men in American history, Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004) enjoyed a successful career as a motion picture actor, appearing in 53 feature films, before serving two terms as Governor of California. His landslide election to the presidency in 1980 revived the Republican Party and brought a conservative philosophy of limited government to a dominant position in American politics. As President, he won the admiration of supporters and adversaries alike for his courage and...