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Turn the pages of history in American politics and you are sure to find a name that changed the political and economic condition of the country for a glorious future – Ronald Reagan. Reagan served as the 33rd governor of California, an office which he served for two consecutive terms before being appointed as the 40th president of the United States of America in 1981, a position which he held until January 1989. However, a peep into the life of this iconic personality leaves one perplexed because of a stark difference between his early and later life. It is interesting to note that before taking a plunge into politics and pursuing a substantial career in the same, Reagan was in the field of entertainment, serving as a radio sports announcer and actor. He even hosted several television series and held the chair of the president for ‘Screen Actors Guild.’ After having a glorious career studded with many awards and honors, Reagan died of pneumonia on June 5, 2004, at his home in Los Angeles, California.
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Born
February 6, 1911
Birth Place
Tampico, Illinois, United States
Nationality
American
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Also Known As
Ronald Wilson Reagan
Famous As
40th U.S. President
Died At Age
93
Place Of Death
Bel-Air
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
Education
Eureka College (1932), Dixon High School
Political Ideology
Democratic (1962), Republican (1962–2004)
Father
Jack Reagan
Mother
Nelle (Wilson) Reagan, Nelle Clyde (née Wilson; 1883–1962)
Spouse(s)
Jane Wyman (1940–1949), Nancy Davis (1952–2004)
Siblings
Neil (1908–1996)
Children
Christine Reagan, Maureen Reagan, Michael Reagan (adopted), Patti Davis, Ron Reagan
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