U.S. History

Rendezvous with Destiny: Ronald Reagan and the Campaign That Changed America

Craig Shirley

About the Program

Craig Shirley, author of Reagan's Revolution, recounts Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign.  Mr. Shirley follows President Reagan from his defeat for the presidency in 1976 to his election four years later over the incumbent President Jimmy Carter.  The author interviewed over 150 participants from the presidential campaign from Reagan advisers to Jimmy Carter.  Craig Shirley presents his book at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. 

About the Authors

Craig Shirley

Craig Shirley is the president of Shirley & Banister Public Affairs, a marketing and government relations firm.  He is the author of Reagan's Revolution.  Mr. Shirley's writing has appeared in several publications, including the Weekly Standard and the Washington Post.


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Past Airings

  • Monday, February 15th at 10pm (ET)
  • Monday, December 28th at 7am (ET)
  • Saturday, December 26th at 3pm (ET)
  • Monday, December 7th at 7am (ET)
  • Sunday, December 6th at 10pm (ET)
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