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Introduction Ronald Reagan. 40th President. Best known for at age

69, he was the oldest man ever elected President, while looking much younger.

Football scholarship at Eureka College.

Graduated in June 1932.

Overview of Early Life

Born on February 6, 1911 In Tampico, Illinois Grew up During Pre World

War I in Dixon, Illinois and Tampico, Illinois

Parents were Nelle and Jack.

Brother was Neil. Moved to Dixon, Illinois

when he was 9 years old. Enjoyed football, ice

skating, and sledding. In High School he played

football, was captain of the swimming team, and appeared in school plays.

Overview of Education and Overview of Education and CareerCareer

He was a sports announcer. He was a sports announcer. Also he was an actor appearing in more than 50 movies and Also he was an actor appearing in more than 50 movies and

hosted 2 dramatic shows on TV.hosted 2 dramatic shows on TV. Hw was Governor of California.Hw was Governor of California. Went to Eureka College- studied Economics and Sociology.Went to Eureka College- studied Economics and Sociology. The General Electric Theater Television ShowThe General Electric Theater Television Show on CBS was on CBS was

on Sunday nights and was hosted by Ronald Reagan on Sunday nights and was hosted by Ronald Reagan

Overview of Family Overview of Family LifeLife Married in 1940 to actress Jane Wyman, and lived in California.Married in 1940 to actress Jane Wyman, and lived in California.

In 1941 with Jane Wyman they had a daughter named Maureen who In 1941 with Jane Wyman they had a daughter named Maureen who later passed away in 2001.later passed away in 2001.

In 1945 they adopted a baby boy named Michael.In 1945 they adopted a baby boy named Michael. In June 1948 Ronald Reagan was divorced and Jane Wyman received In June 1948 Ronald Reagan was divorced and Jane Wyman received

custody of the kids.custody of the kids. In Ronald Reagan 1952 married actress Nancy Davis, & lived in Los In Ronald Reagan 1952 married actress Nancy Davis, & lived in Los

Angeles. Angeles. With Nancy Davis he had a daughter named Patricia. Also they had a With Nancy Davis he had a daughter named Patricia. Also they had a

son named Ronald Prescott (known as Ron, Junior.)son named Ronald Prescott (known as Ron, Junior.) He was the First president to have ever been divorced.He was the First president to have ever been divorced.

Important Events and Issues When Growing Up

World War I & II occurred while he was growing up.

Ronald Reagan fought in WWII in 1944.

At the end of WWII he was discharged with the rank of Captain.

The Computer was developed in 1978.

Punk rock music was popular from 1978-1984.

Overview of PresidencyOverview of PresidencyPresident from 1981-1989 President from 1981-1989 for 2 terms.for 2 terms.Ran against George Bush in Ran against George Bush in the Primary and won in July the Primary and won in July 1980.1980.Defeated Jimmy Carter and Defeated Jimmy Carter and John Anderson and won the John Anderson and won the general election in 1980.general election in 1980.Vice President was George Vice President was George BushBushWorked with Richard Nixon.Worked with Richard Nixon.Member of the Republican Member of the Republican PartyPartyWhite House reporters White House reporters called him the “Great called him the “Great Communicator.”Communicator.”On March 30, 1980 John On March 30, 1980 John Hinckley tried to Hinckley tried to assassinate the President assassinate the President by shooting him. Ronald by shooting him. Ronald Reagan was hospitalized Reagan was hospitalized for 12 days. for 12 days.

Major Presidential Accomplishments

Ronald Reagan helped our country by:

Building up the military Lowering taxes Firing air traffic controllers

when they illegally struck. Reagan won man of the

year March, 1981 and December, 1983. He won America’s Most Accomplished Communicator Gold Medal Award on August 13, 1982.

Received the Pope John Paul II Religious Freedom Award on May, 13 1983.

Overview of Later LifeOverview of Later Life

Lived in Bel-Air, California.Lived in Bel-Air, California. Died on June 5, 2004 in Bel-Air. Died on June 5, 2004 in Bel-Air. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Nancy took care of Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Nancy took care of

him until his death in 2004 at age 93.him until his death in 2004 at age 93. This disease slowly took over his brain and body.This disease slowly took over his brain and body. The Cold War was still going on. The Cold War was still going on.

Conclusion

Even though he was old, he was still a great President.

Did he like being President?

Was he scared when he got shot?

BibliographyBibliography Books Books Sullivan, George. Sullivan, George. Mr. President.Mr. President.

New York: Scholastic Inc., 2001.New York: Scholastic Inc., 2001. Smith, Adam. Smith, Adam. The Republican The Republican

Party.Party. London, England: Thunder London, England: Thunder Bay Press, 2003.Bay Press, 2003.

Lucas, Eileen. Lucas, Eileen. The Complete The Complete History of Our Presidents Volume History of Our Presidents Volume Twelve.Twelve. Vero Beach, Florida: Vero Beach, Florida: Rourke Corporation, Inc., 1997. Rourke Corporation, Inc., 1997.

Rubel, David. Rubel, David. Encyclopedia of Encyclopedia of The Presidents and Their Times. The Presidents and Their Times. New York: Scholastic Inc., 1994 New York: Scholastic Inc., 1994

Bibliography• Websites• “American History Timeline.” (Online)

Available http://www.animatedatlas.com/timeline.html, October 31, 2008.

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• “White House-Presidents of The United States.” (Online) Available http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/, October 31, 2008.

• “Awards Received by Ronald Reagan.” (Online) Available

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