Tom Clancy publishes his debut novel 'The Hunt for Red October', introducing the character Jack Ryan and launching a successful franchise.
Tom Clancy releases 'Patriot Games', the second novel in the Jack Ryan series.
Tom Clancy publishes 'Clear and Present Danger', further expanding the Jack Ryan saga.
Tom Clancy releases 'The Sum of All Fears', a novel featuring Jack Ryan dealing with nuclear threats.
The film adaptation of 'The Hunt for Red October' is released, starring Sean Connery as Captain Ramius and Alec Baldwin as Jack Ryan.
The film adaptation of 'Patriot Games' is released with Harrison Ford portraying Jack Ryan.
The film adaptation of 'Clear and Present Danger' is released, continuing the Jack Ryan film series with Harrison Ford.
The movie adaptation of 'The Sum of All Fears' is released starring Ben Affleck as Jack Ryan.
Ubisoft releases 'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' video game for multiple platforms.
A reboot of the film series titled 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' is released starring Chris Pine as Jack Ryan.
Amazon Prime Video premieres the TV series 'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' starring John Krasinski in the titular role.
Jack Ryan begins his career at the CIA as an analyst after serving as a Marine.
Ryan uncovers Soviet involvement in destabilizing Central America, marking his rise as a key analyst.
Jack Ryan helps prevent a Soviet-backed coup in Eastern Europe through intelligence analysis.
Ryan provides critical intelligence during the hostage crisis, influencing U.S. decision-making.
Ryan is elected President of the United States, moving from CIA analyst to national leader.
As President, Ryan thwarts a violent coup attempt in Venezuela orchestrated by corrupt military leaders.
President Ryan brokers a fragile peace agreement between hostile Middle Eastern nations.
Ryan leads an international task force to stop terrorists from detonating a nuclear weapon in a major city.
