Ronald Reagan: 100 Years: Official Centennial Edition from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library

February 6, 2011, marks the one hundredth anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birth. Known as "the Great Communicator," Ronald Reagan combined the best of small-town values and remarkable virtues with the eloquence and charm that came from a life spent in the public eye. From his early days, Reagan was a leader, whether saving lives as a lifeguard or demonstrating for students' rights as a college undergraduate. His career as a sports broadcaster and later as a leading man in Hollywood paved the way for a career in politics. As governor of California, Reagan earned the respect of world leaders and the American public. But it was as president of the United States that his strength of character, leadership, and love of country were best displayed. His eight years in the Oval Office ushered in remarkable change domestically and brought international peace, prosperity, and freedom.

A visual celebration of all that is Ronald Reagan, Ronald Reagan: 100 Years is the official centennial publication for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. Inspiring and uplifting, it is a fitting homage to one of America's greatest legends. A foreword by former Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr., distinguished politician and personal friend of the Reagans, completes this handsome volume, making it a must-have nostalgic tribute to the life and times of the man who led our nation and inspired the world.

Envisioned as the official centennial publication of Ronald Reagan's birth, Ronald Reagan: A Tribute to an American Hero is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at one of America's most beloved icons. More than a political chronicle of the man who would become the fortieth U.S. president, this handsome volume is a visual tribute to Ronald Reagan's life—from his humble childhood to the twilight years of his life, and everything in between.

This book is structured as a must-have memento: beautifully designed, it makes a great gift, particularly with its selection of 500-plus photographs that span the breadth of Mr. Reagan's life. Organized chronologically, each chapter contains a brief introduction that places the collection of photographs into historical and personal context and sheds new light on the character of a true American leader. Personal memorabilia from the Reagan archives, including excerpts from well-known and lesser-known speeches, national radio program broadcasts, quotable quips, and anecdotes are highlighted throughout the book, capturing Mr. Reagan's voice and providing intimate insight into the life and times of this remarkable man. A visual celebration of all that is Ronald Reagan, Ronald Reagan: A Tribute to an American Hero is inspiring and uplifting, a fitting homage to one of America's greatest legends.

While several books have been published on Ronald Reagan, this is the first heavily illustrated volume that both celebrates the man behind the presidency and coincides with the 2011 centennial celebration. A perfect memento for those centennial celebrations, this book will only deepen the appreciation felt by Reagan's many admirers, who miss the great leader more with each passing day.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is the nonprofit organization created by President Reagan himself and specifically charged by him with continuing his legacy and sharing his principles—individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy, and national pride. The Foundation is a non-partisan organization, which sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the Reagan Center for Public Affairs, the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center, and its internationally recognized, award-winning Discovery Center, and the Air Force One Pavilion.