During his two terms as the 40th President of the United States, Ronald
Reagan kept a daily diary in which he recorded, by hand, his innermost
thoughts and observations on the extraordinary, the historic, and the
routine day-to-day occurrences of his presidency. Now, nearly two
decades after he left office, this remarkable record--the only daily
Presidential diary in American history--is available for the first time.
Edited by historian Douglas Brinkley, The Reagan Diaries provides a
striking insight into one of this nation's most important presidencies
and sheds new light on the character of a true American leader. Whether
he was in his White House residence study or aboard Air Force One, each
night Reagan wrote about the events of his day, which often included his
relationships with other world leaders and the unforgettable moments
that defined the era.
Seldom before has the American public been given access to the
unfiltered experiences and opinions of a President in his own words. To
read these diaries--filled with Reagan's trademark wit, sharp
intelligence, and humor--is to gain a unique understanding of one of the
most beloved occupants of the Oval Office in our nation's history.