Nancy Reagan: the woman who redefined the role of First Lady

7 March 2016

John Barron
Honorary Associate, United States Studies Centre

Research associate John Barron in ABC's The Drum Online.

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John Barron
Honorary Associate, United States Studies Centre
John Barron is an Honorary Associate at the US Studies Centre, anchor of “Planet America” on ABC-TV and author of the book “Vote For Me” about the 2008 Presidential campaign. He has produced political documentary films including “First Stop Iowa” about the history of the Democratic Party primary process and “The Party of Reagan” about the disputed legacy of a conservative icon – a film which was made with the assistance of the US Studies Centre.

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