A screen test in 1937 won him a contract in Hollywood. Upon graduation, he became a radio sports announcer. There, he studied economics and sociology, played on the football team, and acted in school plays. He attended high school in nearby Dixon and then worked his way through Eureka College. On February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. He felt he had fulfilled his campaign pledge of 1980 to restore “the great, confident roar of American progress and growth and optimism.” His term saw a restoration of prosperity at home, with the goal of achieving “peace through strength” abroad.Īt the end of his two terms in office, Ronald Reagan viewed with satisfaction the achievements of his innovative program known as the Reagan Revolution, which aimed to reinvigorate the American people and reduce their reliance upon Government. Ronald Reagan, originally an American actor and politician, became the 40th President of the United States serving from 1981 to 1989. The biography for President Reagan and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.

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