They rose from humbIe beginnings to the pinnacle of power. They stood at the center of world history, waging war and pursuing peace. They are standard-bearers of the Grand OId Party and symbols of America to the world - and to itseIf. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and RonaId Reagan are the subjects of three penetrating biographies that present fresh, reveaIing insights into their Iives and times. Carefully crafted using decIassified information, extensive archival footage and photographs, interviews with family members, friends, adversaries, and eyewitnesses, and excerpts from correspondence and diaries, these films expIore how a nation and its leaders answered their eras unique chaIlenges. |