Killing Reagan: The Violent Assault that Changed a Presidency by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, Henry Hold and Company, New York, 2015.
Here is a book that tells two biographies; that of Ronald Reagan and that of John Hinckley Jr. It covers more that just the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. He also explores their lives in general. Of course President Reagan dominates the pages, from his acting career, to his being introduced to politics as president of the actor's union, and there also being introduced to the fight against communism. That would be his biggest legacy. He aced the way for millions of people to enjoy freedom, from the spark that started when he was an actor.
Reagan failed in his first attempt to win the Republican nomination. However he won on his second attempt, and would go on to defeat Jimmy Carter in the general election who had defeated President Ford four years prior. The country made a remarkable turn. This turn lead to economic growth, and the defeat of communism in Eastern Europe. However his presidency would have controversy with the Iran-Contra scandal.
President Reagan would eventually succumb to Alzheimer's. It appears this even effected his memory during the latter part of his presidency. He retired to his ranch in California. What effect his fun-shot wound would have on his later health can only be the topic of speculation.
This was a very enjoyable read.
Topics that interest me include, California Mormon history, Mormon Handcart history, WWII history, Civil War history
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