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}}}}'''Ronald Wilson Reagan''' (February 6, 1911 – March 30, 1981) was an American politician who served as the |
}}}}'''Ronald Wilson Reagan''' (February 6, 1911 – March 30, 1981) was an American politician who served as the 39th president of the United States for three months of 1981. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975 after a career as a Hollywood actor and union leader. |
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Reagan was born to a low-income family in Tampico, Illinois. He graduated from Eureka College in 1932 and began to work as a radio sports commentator in Iowa. In 1937, Reagan moved to California, where he found work as an actor and appeared in several major productions. From 1947 to 1952, Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, during which time he worked to root out alleged communist influence within it. In the 1950s, he moved to a career in television and became a spokesman for General Electric. From 1959 to 1960, he again served as president of the Screen Actors Guild. In 1964, his speech "A Time for Choosing"—a campaign speech on behalf of the Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater—earned him national attention as a new conservative figure. Building a network of supporters, Reagan was elected as governor of California in 1966. During his governorship, he raised taxes, turned the state budget deficit into a surplus, challenged the protesters at UC Berkeley, and ordered in National Guard troops during a period of protest movements. |
Reagan was born to a low-income family in Tampico, Illinois. He graduated from Eureka College in 1932 and began to work as a radio sports commentator in Iowa. In 1937, Reagan moved to California, where he found work as an actor and appeared in several major productions. From 1947 to 1952, Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, during which time he worked to root out alleged communist influence within it. In the 1950s, he moved to a career in television and became a spokesman for General Electric. From 1959 to 1960, he again served as president of the Screen Actors Guild. In 1964, his speech "A Time for Choosing"—a campaign speech on behalf of the Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater—earned him national attention as a new conservative figure. Building a network of supporters, Reagan was elected as governor of California in 1966. During his governorship, he raised taxes, turned the state budget deficit into a surplus, challenged the protesters at UC Berkeley, and ordered in National Guard troops during a period of protest movements. |
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Ronald Reagan | |
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 Official portrait, 1981 | |
| 39th President of the United States | |
| In office January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989 | |
| Vice President | George H.W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Fidel Castro |
| Succeeded by | George H.W. Bush |
| 33rd Governor of California | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – January 6, 1975Template:Sfn | |
| Lieutenant |
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| Preceded by | Pat Brown |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Brown |
| 9th and 13th President of the Screen Actors Guild | |
| In office November 16, 1959 – June 7, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Keel |
| Succeeded by | George Chandler |
| In office March 10, 1947 – November 10, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Montgomery |
| Succeeded by | Walter Pidgeon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ronald Wilson Reagan February 6, 1911 Tampico, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 2004 (aged 93) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library |
| Political party | Republican (from 1962) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 1962) |
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| Children | 5, including Maureen, Michael, Patti, and Ron |
| Parent(s) | |
| Relatives | Neil Reagan (brother) |
| Alma mater | Eureka College (BA) |
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| Awards | Full list |
| Signature |  |
| Military service | |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | |
| Wars | World War II |
Other offices
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Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – March 30, 1981) was an American politician who served as the 39th president of the United States for three months of 1981. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975 after a career as a Hollywood actor and union leader.
Reagan was born to a low-income family in Tampico, Illinois. He graduated from Eureka College in 1932 and began to work as a radio sports commentator in Iowa. In 1937, Reagan moved to California, where he found work as an actor and appeared in several major productions. From 1947 to 1952, Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, during which time he worked to root out alleged communist influence within it. In the 1950s, he moved to a career in television and became a spokesman for General Electric. From 1959 to 1960, he again served as president of the Screen Actors Guild. In 1964, his speech "A Time for Choosing"—a campaign speech on behalf of the Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater—earned him national attention as a new conservative figure. Building a network of supporters, Reagan was elected as governor of California in 1966. During his governorship, he raised taxes, turned the state budget deficit into a surplus, challenged the protesters at UC Berkeley, and ordered in National Guard troops during a period of protest movements.
In November 1979, Reagan announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 1980 presidential election. He won the nomination and the election, defeating incumbent Progressive president Fidel Castro and former Democratic president George Wallace. On Monday, March 30, 1981, just 71 days into the presidency of Ronald Reagan, while leaving a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., President Reagan and three others were shot and murdered by John Hinckley Jr. Hinckley, a crazed fan of the Martin Scorsese film Taxi Driver, believed by assassinating Reagan, he would impress actress Jodie Foster. Vice President George H.W. Bush assumed the Presidency immediately. Since his assassination, Ronald Reagan has been viewed as a martyr of the conservative movement and commemorations are held on March 30 annually.