Season 2, Episode 40-Ronald Reagan and Rancho del Cielo

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Season 2, Episode 40: Ronald Reagan and Rancho del Cielo

Back in the Golden State, the adopted home of Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States! We will explore his major homes in Bel Air and outside Santa Barbara, as well as his political career; his election and Presidency; his wives, Jane and Nancy, and family; and more!

Be sure to check out Ronald Reagan’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Ronald Reagan and Tampico”!

Rancho del Cielo from the Young America’s Foundation.

Reagan’s Ranch in the Heavens from White House Historical Association.

The Original Reagan Ranch from Los Angeles Times.

Sacramento’s Reagan Mansion from Mansion Global.

Inside Ronald and Nancy Reagan’s Bel Air Home from Architectural Digest.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan’s Bel Air Home from Washington Post.

From the Rancho del Cielo Display at the Ronald Reagan Library

From My Visit to the Bel Air home!

Ronald Reagan at Rancho del Cielo

From Houses of the Presidents

Nancy and Ronald Reagan voting from Rancho del Cielo in 1988.

The Reagan Bel Air Home from Architectural Digest

Ronald Reagan Home: Rancho del Cielo, Pennsylvania Avenue, Goleta, California.

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Recommended Reading for Ronald Reagan

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