Ronald Reagan

Date of Birth: February 6, 1911

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: June 5, 2004

Biography

Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. Born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, Reagan was initially a radio sports commentator and then became a well-known actor in Hollywood. He appeared in over 50 films and served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild. Reagan’s political journey began as a Democrat but shifted to the Republican Party in the early 1960s. He served two terms as the Governor of California from 1967 to 1975 before winning the presidency. Reagan’s presidency was marked by significant economic reforms known as “Reaganomics,” which emphasized tax cuts, deregulation, and reductions in government spending. His tenure also saw the end of the Cold War, bolstered by his strong anti-communist stance and strategic negotiations with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Reagan survived an assassination attempt in 1981 and later disclosed he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1994. He passed away on June 5, 2004, in Los Angeles, California.

5 Interesting Facts about Ronald Reagan

1. Ronald Reagan was the oldest person to be elected president at the time, assuming office at the age of 69.

2. He was a prolific letter writer, penning thousands of letters during his lifetime.

3. Reagan was the first divorced person to be elected President of the United States.

4. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1993 by his successor, President George H. W. Bush.

5. Reagan was a lifeguard in his youth and is credited with saving 77 lives.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ronald Reagan

1. “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”

2. “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”

3. “Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.”

4. “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”

5. “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his wealth, Ronald Reagan’s net worth was estimated to be around $13 million.

Children

Ronald Reagan had four children. Maureen Reagan and Michael Reagan were his children with his first wife, Jane Wyman. With his second wife, Nancy Davis Reagan, he had two more children: Patricia Ann Reagan, commonly known as Patti Davis, and Ronald Prescott Reagan, known as Ron Reagan.