"We win, they lose." Those were Ronald Reagan's words, thoughts, and plan for the Cold War. Until Reagan, America's policy toward the Soviets was détente, which meant a policy of managing, not winning, the Cold War. The CIA was a major player in Reagan's victory strategy. We invite you to hear renowned Cold War historian Paul Kengor interview Reagan's Special Assistant to the Director of National Intelligence, Herb Meyer, in an engaging town-hall format at Grove City College on Thursday, February 5.  Contact Brenda Vinton at 724.450.1541 or blvinton@gcc.edu for reservations. You can also register online. Tickets are $20. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to attend the pre-lecture reception with Paul Kengor and Herb Meyer at 5:45 p.m., the cost is $75, which includes both the reception and lecture.

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Meyer, the CIA operative, and Kengor promise to be an intriguing once-in-a-lifetime combination

An economist and Soviet specialist, Meyer was handpicked by CIA director Bill Casey to serve as his aide. Reagan knew in his gut and by principle what few others knew: The Soviet Union was weak and could be pushed to the brink of collapse. In a striking November 1983 memo, Meyer forecast, correctly, what Reagan had been hoping and working toward: The Soviet Union was entering a "terminal phase." "If the present trend continues," predicted Meyer, "we're going to win the Cold War." In his book, The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism, Kengor writes, "That November, Reagan and his contingent of underminers got an exciting glimpse of Soviet desperation, courtesy of Herb Meyer. Meyer was special assistant to Bill Casey and vice chair of the National Intelligence Council, a prestigious seat at the CIA, where he observed the full brunt of Reagan strategy. That strategy, said Meyer, citing the tandem of Reagan and Casey, was "very dangerous, very gutsy."

Meyer was a central player in the economic-warfare "take-down" strategy to undermine the Soviet Union. He remains a top analyst on Russia, energy policy, and defense and foreign affairs.

Of all the Reagan biographers, Paul Kengor may understand his subject best. Speaking of Kengor's book God and Ronald Reagan, Michael Reagan said, "Finally, a book that not only focuses on my dad's faith but gets it right." Moreover, endorsing The Crusader, Herb Meyer said, "In one beautifully written volume Paul Kengor got the whole story--complete, accurate, and never-before-reported details about how Ronald Reagan succeeded than any other Cold War historian. This is far and away the best book about how President Reagan fought and won the Cold War. Centuries from now, The Crusader will be read by anyone who wants to know how the Cold War really ended."

Not only does Kengor know Reagan well, he does an engaging job conducting live interviews with those who knew the 40th president personally. If you missed our two previous Ronald Reagan Lectures, featuring Michael Reagan and Edwin Meese, you missed remarkable evenings. You'll want to attend this year: Meyer, the CIA operative, and Kengor offer a once-in-a-lifetime combination. Please register by calling Mrs. Brenda Vinton at 724.450.1541 or by registering online. Tickets are just $20. If you would like to attend the pre-lecture reception with Meyer and Kengor, the ticket price is $75, which includes both the reception and town-hall interview. Herb Meyer would enjoy meeting you.

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