Peggy Noonan
American speechwriter and author
Born
September 7th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An author and speechwriter, contributions include writing for Ronald Reagan, especially the 1984 presidential campaign. Work spans journalism and political commentary, with a focus on American culture and politics. Also authored several books, including 'What I Saw at the Revolution' and 'The Time of Our Lives' which reflect insights on political strategies and leadership. Regular commentary appears in major publications and on television.
Wrote speeches for Ronald Reagan
Authored 'What I Saw at the Revolution'
Contributed to 'The Wall Street Journal'
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