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The Presidents 2016: Reagan

Preview: Season 10 Episode 6 | 30s

Reagan airs on August 16 and 17 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.

08/16/2016 | Rating NR

The Presidents 2016: Reagan

Preview: Season 10 Episode 6 | 30s

Reagan airs on August 16 and 17 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.

In 1988, after two terms in office, Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century -- and one of the most controversial.

08/16/2016 | Rating NR

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The Presidents 2016: Reagan

Preview: Season 10 Episode 6 | 30s

In 1988, after two terms in office, Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century -- and one of the most controversial.

08/16/2016 | Rating NR

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