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American Experience
The Presidents: Reagan (Part 1)
Season 10
Episode 6
In 1988, after two terms in office, Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the twentieth century -- and one of the most controversial. A failed actor, Reagan became a passionate ideologue who preached a simple gospel of lower taxes, less government, and anti-communism.
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Part of the award-winning The Presidents collection.