1. “The Great Communicator” Jill Duckworth April 27,2011 REBEKAH.DUCKWORTH@EAGLES.USM.EDU Ronald Wilson Reagan(1911 – 2004) 1

2. Ronald Reagan At a Glance Born Feb. 6th 1911, Florida 40th President of the United States “The Great Communicator” Eureka College, 1932 Republican Party Died June 5, 2004 2

3. Ronald Reagan’s Life in Brief 3

4. Reagan’s Communication Styles Humor Inspiration Teflon Image Rhetoric 4

5. Reagan and Humor “Humor bled from Reagan’s very soul” Top 5 Funniest Presidents Amuses Audiences Conveys Political Points "A Very Funny Man" Self-Deprecating Humor Disarm Opponents 5

6. Reagan’s Inspiration Inspired America Inspired Internationally The Berlin Wall Speech Open This Gate! 6

7. Reagan in the Press “The Teflon President” 7

8. Reagan and Public Opinion “The Speech” A Time For Choosing Popularity 8

9. The Rhetoric of Reagan’s Presidency Everything accomplished politically due to “Great Communication” The Economy Domestic Issues War on Drugs Gender Equality Foreign Policy Cold War 9

10. Ronald Wilson Reagan’s Legacy "I wasn't a great communicator, but I communicated great things." 10

11. Thank you for your time! 11 Questions or comments?