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The Rest Is HistoryMarch 13, 2023
312: Reagan, Iran-Contra and the Cold War (Part 3)
About This Episode
Warmonger or nuclear disarmer? Ronald Reagan’s presidency survived an assassination attempt, the AIDS epidemic and the Iranian hostage crisis. He powered through the 1980s, creating his own truth and narrative, in a series of events that read like a Hollywood screenplay. Tom and Dominic take a look at the impact of Reagan's presidency, the enduring effects of his politics, and why none of the scandals that scarred his time in office led to his downfall. They reflect on Reagan's legacy, and whether he can truly take credit for ending the Cold War, as the curtain falls on his blockbuster presidency. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Rawhide Down
Del Quentin Wilber
“The excerpt discusses a detailed reconstruction of the assassination attempt on Reagan, recommending 'Rawhide Down' for its dramatic portrayal of the incident and characters involved.”
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“The excerpt references Bob Spitz's book in relation to a quote about Reagan's potential as a monarch.”
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