*Includes pictures of Reagan, Thatcher, and important people, places, and events in their lives. *Includes an in depth analysis of both leaders' political philosophies and records. *Includes a Bibliography on Reagan for further reading. *Includes a Table of Contents "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" – Ronald Reagan “Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.” – Margaret Thatcher Kindred Spirits. Cold Warriors. Conservative Icons. In the 1980s, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher forged a strong bond that shaped the destinies of the United States, the United Kingdom, and all of Europe, banding together to bring about the end of the Soviet Union. While their geopolitical successes earned them a place in history, it was their similar political philosophies that continue to greatly influence the politics of their respective nations over 20 years after they left office.