Ronald Reagan

Actor and 40th U.S. President

Ronald Reagan - Actor and 40th U.S. President
Born

February 6th, 1911
114 years ago

Died

June 5th, 2004
21 years ago — 93 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Initiated a political career in the late 1940s after a successful acting career in Hollywood. Served as the Governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Elected as the 40th President of the United States, serving two terms from 1981 to 1989. Focused on economic policies known as 'Reaganomics' and emphasized a strong anti-communist foreign policy. Played a key role in the conclusion of the Cold War, advocating arms reduction treaties with the Soviet Union. Also known for initiating the War on Drugs.

Served as Governor of California

Served as President of the United States

Adopted Reaganomics policies

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