WGN Crusin' Illinois - Ronald Reagan Birthplace Museum
A segment from WGN-TV's 2009 Crusin' Illinois series. Join WGN-TV's Julian Crews as he explores the Ronald Reagan Birthplace Museum in Tampico, Illinois. To learn more about fun attractions and travel destinations in Illinois, visit
Illinois Adventure #1203 Ronald Reagan Birthplace
Tampico, located on Route 172, was incorporated as a village on February 26, 1875, and was named to the National Register of Historic Places, Washington D.C. on June 2, 1982. Our 40th president, Ronald Wilson Reagan, was born in Tampico on February 6, 1911, in an apartment above a bakery on Main Street. The Reagans stayed in Tampico off and on for the next nine years while Jack Reagan worked as a clerk in the Pitney Store. Ronald Dutch and his brother Neil Moon attended school and enjoyed summer activities such as horseback riding and swimming in the Hennepin Canal.
Biography - RR - Ronald Reagan - 40th President of the U.S.
Welcome to PEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today Gwen Outen and Steve Ember tell about America's fortieth president, Ronald Reagan. Experts say Ronald Reagan re-defined the American presidency during his 2 terms in 1980s. He became president when he was 69-years-old. It was a far different place from that of his birth on February 6th, 1911.
Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. His mother Nelle, father Jack, and brother Neil lived above a bank in the town. Ronald Reagan's family began calling the baby Dutch. The nickname remained for the rest of his life.
Jack Reagan worked at a general store.
Ronald Reagan studied at Eureka College in Illinois. After seeing a play at college, he More than anything in the world, I wanted to speak the actor's words.
Ronald Reagan moved to Hollywood and became a movie star. He appeared in many movies. Knute Rockne -- All American, is probably his most famous. It is where he got the nickname The Gipper.
Mr. Reagan played George Gipp, one of the greatest college football players ever. In the movie, he speaks of the school's football team as he is dying.
...Ask them to go in there with all they got, win just one for the Gipper.
Those words, win one for the Gipper, later became a political battle cry for Ronald Reagan. In nineteen forty, he married actress Jane Wyman. They had 2 children, Maureen and Michael. But the marriage ended in 1949.
Ronald Reagan became president of the main labor group for movie actors in 1948. He served 6 terms. He met actress Nancy Davis through the union. They married in 1952. They later had two children, Patti and Ron.
He later became known as The Great Communicator.
Nancy Reagan supported her husband's political interests. Political experts say she was always his most important adviser.
In 1966, Ronald Reagan announced his own candidacy for governor of California. Democrats in the state did not think he was a serious candidate. However, Mr. Reagan was elected governor by almost 1,000,000 votes.
Then, in 1980, he became the Republican Party's presidential candidate. His opponent was President Jimmy Carter.
The two men debated on national television. Ronald Reagan spoke directly and simply to the American people and asked them some q Are you better off than you were four years ago? Is it easier for you to go and buy things in the stores than it was four years ago? Is there more or less unemployment in the country than there was four years ago?
Ronald Reagan won the United States presidential election by a huge majority. He and his vice-president, George Herbert Walker Bush, were sworn into office in January, 1981. Many people called the change in political power The Reagan Revolution.
President Reagan immediately began to work to honor a major campaign promise. He called on Congress to lower taxes. But only 2 months later, tragedy struck. A mentally sick man shot the president and three other people outside a hotel in Washington. President Reagan and his press secretary, James Brady, were severely wounded.
Mr. Reagan had a bullet in his left lung, close to his heart. But he showed his sense of humor at the hospital. As the president was taken into the operating room he said he hoped all the doctors were Republicans.
Ronald Reagan recovered from the shooting and returned to work within 2 weeks.
The Reagan economic policy became known as Reaganomics. It had, and still has, supporters and opponents. Some people argued that the cuts in social programs greatly hurt poor people. Others said the policy improved the economy.
President Reagan sought re-election in 1984. His Democratic opponent was former Vice-President Walter Mondale. Again Mr. Reagan won the election by a large amount.
President Reagan dealt with many serious foreign issues while in office.
He gave a famous speech at the Berlin Wall that divided Soviet-controlled East Germany from West Germany on June 12th, 1987.
General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek libera Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!
Ronald and Nancy Reagan returned to California after his second term ended in 1989. In 1984, Mr. Reagan wrote an open letter to the American people. He informed them that he had the brain disease Alzheimer's. The former president expressed his love for the country and thanked Americans for letting him serve. And, he I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.
Ronald Reagan died at his home in California on June 5th, 2004. He was 93.
This program was written by Caty Weaver. Mario Ritter was the producer. I'm Gwen Outen. And I'm Steve Ember. Listen again next week for another PEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English.
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Ronald Reagan - U.S. President | Mini Bio | BIO
Born in Tampico, Illinois, on February 6, 1911, Ronald Reagan initially chose a career in entertainment, appearing in more than 50 films. While in Hollywood, he worked as president of the Screen Actor's Guild and met his future wife, Nancy (Davis) Reagan. He later served two terms as governor of California. Originally a liberal Democrat, Reagan ran for the U.S. presidency as a Republican and won two terms, beginning in 1980, ultimately becoming a conservative icon over the ensuing decades. Having suffered from Alzheimer's disease in his later years, Reagan died on June 5, 2004. #Biography
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Ronald Reagan | Transformation From 1 To 88 Years Old
Birthday: February 6, 1911
Nationality: American
Famous: Quotes By Ronald Reagan Presidents
Also Known As: Ronald Wilson Reagan
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died At Age: 93
Born In: Tampico
Famous As: 40th President Of The United States
Political Ideology: Democratic (1962), Republican (1962–2004)
Spouse/Ex-: Jane Wyman (1940–1949), Nancy Davis (1952–2004)
Father: Jack Reagan
Mother: Nelle (Wilson) Reagan
Siblings: Neil (1908–1996)
Children: Christine Reagan, Maureen Reagan, Michael Reagan (Adopted), Patti Davis, Ron Reagan
Religion: Disciples Of Christ Later Presbyterian
Died On: June 5, 2004
Place Of Death: Bel-Air
City, States, Provinces & Districts: Illinois
Ideology: Republicans
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Turn the pages of history in the 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 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 1980, a position he held until January 1989. However, a peep into the life of this iconic personality leaves one perplexed watching the stark opposition 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 and served as the radio sports announcer and later on as an actor. He even took to playing the host for several television series and held the chair of the President for Screen Actors Guild.
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Childhood & Early Life
Ronald Reagan was born to John Edward ‘Jack’ Reagan and Nellie Wilson Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. He had an elder brother Neil. Fondly called ‘Dutch’, thanks to his Dutchman-like appearance and haircut, the nickname stayed with him throughout youth.
He completed his preliminary education from Dixon High School post which he got a scholarship at Eureka College to study Economics and Sociology. While he was academically proficient, his performance as an athlete, swimmer and actor, won him the chair of the President of the student body.
Upon completing his graduation, he worked as a radio sports announcer in Iowa, after which he was hired by WHO radio. In 1937, a screen test with the Warner Brothers led to his signing a contract with the company.
In his three decades long Hollywood career, he acted in several movies. While initially he found himself roles in ‘B-films’, soon his performance was appreciated by audience and critics alike. His most iconic movies were ‘Knute Rockne, All American’ and ‘Kings Row’.
Meanwhile, he enlisted himself at the Army Enlisted Reserve in 1937 and was called for duty in 1942. Due to his near-sightedness, he was eligible for limited service in AAF. He soon was promoted to the position of First Lieutenant and later Captain. In 1945, he was called off active duty.
From 1947 until 1952 and in 1959, he served as the President of Screen Actors Guild. With small film offers, he took to television and served as the host for the show, General Electric Theatre. His final outing as a professional actor was as a host for the show, Death Valleys Days.
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Career
It was during his years as a television host that his ideology shifted from that of a liberal to a conservative. He entered into the political limelight in 1964 with his speech favouring Republican candidate Barry Goldwater.
In 1966, he ran for the first time for a government office, for the post of the Governor of California and eventually ended up winning the same by almost 1 million votes. He was re-elected for a second term in 1970, which he served until 1974.
Establishing himself as a Republican Party conservative candidate, he contested the 1980 presidential election. The result of the election was spell-binding, as he convincingly defeated Democratic President Jimmy Carter, gaining 51% of the popular votes.
He was sworn in as the President of the USA on January 20, 1981. In his inaugural speech, he called for a renewal of the nation and the government which he designated to be ‘the problem’ instead of being the ‘problem-solver’.
He narrowly escaped attempt to assassination on the 69th day of office, while he was moving out of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
During his term, he brought about numerous social, economic, domestic and international policies. He enhanced the military budget, reduced spending in certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps and federal education programs and de-regulated businesses. He brought an end to the price controls on domestic oils which led to an unhindered supply of energy in the 1980s, much unlike the 1970s.
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President Ronald Reagan Sites - Illinois and California
President Reagan was born in the small town of Tampico, Illinois, in a second floor apartment in the Graham Building. The Reagan family moved to a nearby house a few months later. The family moved around a lot, eventually settling in Dixon, where he attended college.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California features displays about the president's early years, his radio career, years in Hollywood, his tenure as the governor of California and then as president.
President Reagan died in 2004 and was buried on the Library grounds.
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I04A0022 - President Reagan was born in a Graham Building apartment in Tampico, Illinois
I04A0026 - The interior of the Reagan family apartment has been restored and is open as a museum
I04A0035 - Shortly after he was born, the Reagan family moved to a nearby home in Tampico
I04A0056 - After moves that took the family to a number of cities, including Monmouth, Galesburg and Chicago, the Reagan family ended up back in Tampico before eventually moving to this home in nearby Dixon, Illinois
L13A0906 - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum includes a reproduction of Reagan's Oval Office
L13A0913 - The plane that served as Air Force One during the Reagan presidency is on display at the library and is open to library visitors
L13A0922 - In 1994, President Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease; the Reagans decided to use his stature as a former president to bring attention to the disease; they released this letter to the American people in which President Reagan wrote, I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.
L13A0932 - The president died in 2004, and was interred on the grounds of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Ronald Reagan's Hometown Celebrates His 100th Birthday
Though he gained prominence as an actor in Hollywood and later as President of the United States, the people of Dixon, Illinois, remember Ronald Reagan as a hometown hero who saved the lives of 77 people while working as a lifeguard. The town is honoring Reagan's 100th birthday this year, with a year-long celebration. The 40th President's hometown was never very far from his heart.
Ronald Reagan Biography | Ronald Reagan Life Achievements & Timeline
Ronald Reagan Biography | Ronald Reagan Life Achievements & Timeline | Ronald Reagan 40th U.S. President
Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, to John Edward Jack Reagan and Nellie Wilson Reagan. His father nicknamed him Dutch, saying he
resembled a fat little Dutchman. During Reagan's early childhood, his family lived in a series of towns, finally settling in Dixon, Illinois, in 1920, where Jack opened a shoe store. In
1928, Reagan graduated from Dixon High School, where he was an athlete and student body president and performed in school plays. During summer vacations, he worked as a lifeguard
in Dixon.From 1947 to 1952, Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild. During this time, he met actress Nancy Davis, who had sought his help after she was mistakenly
listed as a possible communist sympathizer on the Hollywood blacklist. Both were immediately attracted to each other, but Reagan was skeptical of marrying again due to his painful
divorce from Wyman. Over time he recognized Nancy as his kindred spirit, and they wed in 1952. The pair had two children, Patricia Ann and Ronald.As Reagan's film career began to
plateau, he landed a job as host of the weekly television drama series The General Electric Theater in 1954. Part of his responsibility as host was to tour the United States as a public
relations representative for GE. It was during this time that his political views shifted from liberal to conservative; he led pro-business discussions, speaking out against excessive
government regulation and wasteful spending—central themes of his future political career.Reagan stepped into the national political spotlight in 1964, when he gave a well-received
televised speech for Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater, a prominent conservative. Two years later, in his first race for public office, Reagan defeated Democratic
incumbent Edmund Pat Brown Sr. by almost one million votes, winning the California governorship. He was reelected to a second term in 1970.
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Ronald Reagan Biography | Ronald Reagan 40th President of the United States | Ronald Reagan Life Achievements & Timeline
Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, to John Edward Jack Reagan and Nellie Wilson Reagan. His father nicknamed him Dutch, saying he resembled a fat little Dutchman. During Reagan's early childhood, his family lived in a series of towns, finally settling in Dixon, Illinois, in 1920, where Jack opened a shoe store. In 1928, Reagan graduated from Dixon High School, where he was an athlete and student body president and performed in school plays. During summer vacations, he worked as a lifeguard in Dixon.Enrolling at Eureka College in Illinois on an athletic scholarship, Reagan majored in economics and sociology. There, he played football, ran track, captained the swim team, served as student council president and acted in school productions. After graduating in 1932, he found work as a radio sports announcer in Iowa.In 1937, Reagan signed a seven-year contract with the movie studio Warner Bros. Over the next three decades, he appeared in more than 50 films. Among his best-known roles was that of Notre Dame football star George Gipp in the 1940 biopic Knute Rockne, All American. Another notable role was in the 1942 film Kings Row, in which Reagan portrays an accident victim who wakes up to discover his legs have been amputated.In 1940, Reagan married actress Jane Wyman, with whom he had daughter Maureen and adopted a son, Michael. The couple divorced in 1948. During World War II, Reagan was disqualified from combat duty due to poor eyesight and spent his time in the Army making training films. He left the military ranked as a captain.
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At 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. He felt he had fulfilled his campaign pledge of 1980 to restore the great, confident roar of American progress and growth and optimism.
On February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. He attended high school in nearby Dixon and then worked his way through Eureka College. There, he studied economics and sociology, played on the football team, and acted in school plays. Upon graduation, he became a radio sports announcer. A screen test in 1937 won him a contract in Hollywood. During the next two decades he appeared in 53 films.
From his first marriage to actress Jane Wyman, he had two children, Maureen and Michael. Maureen passed away in 2001. In 1952 he married Nancy Davis, who was also an actress, and they had two children, Patricia Ann and Ronald Prescott.
As president of the Screen Actors Guild, Reagan became embroiled in disputes over the issue of Communism in the film industry; his political views shifted from liberal to conservative. He toured the country as a television host, becoming a spokesman for conservatism. In 1966 he was elected Governor of California by a margin of a million votes; he was re-elected in 1970.
Ronald Reagan won the Republican Presidential nomination in 1980 and chose as his running mate former Texas Congressman and United Nations Ambassador George Bush. Voters troubled by inflation and by the year-long confinement of Americans in Iran swept the Republican ticket into office. Reagan won 489 electoral votes to 49 for President Jimmy Carter.
On January 20, 1981, Reagan took office. Only 69 days later he was shot by a would-be assassin, but quickly recovered and returned to duty. His grace and wit during the dangerous incident caused his popularity to soar.
Dealing skillfully with Congress, Reagan obtained legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment, and strengthen national defense. He embarked upon a course of cutting taxes and Government expenditures, refusing to deviate from it when the strengthening of defense forces led to a large deficit.
A renewal of national self-confidence by 1984 helped Reagan and Bush win a second term with an unprecedented number of electoral votes. Their victory turned away Democratic challengers Walter F. Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro.
In 1986 Reagan obtained an overhaul of the income tax code, which eliminated many deductions and exempted millions of people with low incomes. At the end of his administration, the Nation was enjoying its longest recorded period of peacetime prosperity without recession or depression.
In foreign policy, Reagan sought to achieve peace through strength. During his two terms he increased defense spending 35 percent, but sought to improve relations with the Soviet Union. In dramatic meetings with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, he negotiated a treaty that would eliminate intermediate-range nuclear missiles. Reagan declared war against international terrorism, sending American bombers against Libya after evidence came out that Libya was involved in an attack on American soldiers in a West Berlin nightclub.
By ordering naval escorts in the Persian Gulf, he maintained the free flow of oil during the Iran-Iraq war. In keeping with the Reagan Doctrine, he gave support to anti-Communist insurgencies in Central America, Asia, and Africa.
Overall, the Reagan years saw a restoration of prosperity, and the goal of peace through strength seemed to be within grasp.
Ronald Reagan ♕ Transformation From 01 To 93 Years OLD
Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Prior to the presidency, he was a Hollywood actor and trade union leader before serving as the 33rd Governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Wikipedia
Born: February 6, 1911, Tampico, Illinois, United States
Died: June 5, 2004, Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California, United States
Presidential term: January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989
Buried: June 11, 2004, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, California, United States
Spouse: Nancy Reagan (m. 1952–2004), Jane Wyman (m. 1940–1949
Ronald Reagan Trail: Peoria Heights, Illinois
Peoria Heights on the Ronald Reagan Trail in Northwest, Illinois.
Reagan Home In Dixon
A video tour of the Reagan boyhood home in Dixon Illinois. Reagan's parents never owned a home in town and had rented four different houses while they stayed in town. The video includes views of the family areas as well as the bedrooms upstairs, and a nice view of the outside which includes the Reagan statue. A very nice docent led the tour but the way I made this video sometimes truncates his commentary.
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Reagan was born in Tampico in Whiteside County, Illinois, reared in Dixon in Lee County, Illinois, and educated at Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and sociology. Upon his graduation, Reagan first moved to Iowa to work as a radio broadcaster and then in 1937 to Los Angeles, California. He began a career as an actor, first in films and later television, appearing in over 50 movie productions and gaining enough success to become a famous, publicly recognized figure. Some of his most notable roles are in Knute Rockne, All American and Kings Row. Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, and later spokesman for General Electric (GE); his start in politics occurred during his work for GE. Originally a member of the Democratic Party, he switched to the Republican Party in 1962. After delivering a rousing speech in support of Barry Goldwater's presidential candidacy in 1964, he was persuaded to seek the California governorship, winning two years later and again in 1970. He was defeated in his run for the Republican presidential nomination in 1968 as well as 1976, but won both the nomination and election in 1980.
As president, Reagan implemented sweeping new political and economic initiatives. His supply-side economic policies, dubbed Reaganomics, advocated reducing tax rates to spur economic growth, controlling the money supply to reduce inflation, deregulation of the economy, and reducing government spending. In his first term he survived an assassination attempt, took a hard line against labor unions, and ordered military actions in Grenada. He was reelected in a landslide in 1984, proclaiming it was Morning in America. His second term was primarily marked by foreign matters, such as the ending of the Cold War, the bombing of Libya, and the revelation of the Iran-Contra affair. Publicly describing the Soviet Union as an evil empire,[2] he supported anti-Communist movements worldwide and spent his first term forgoing the strategy of détente by ordering a massive military buildup in an arms race with the USSR. Reagan negotiated with Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev, culminating in the INF Treaty and the decrease of both countries' nuclear arsenals.
Reagan left office in 1989. In 1994, the former president disclosed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease earlier in the year; he died ten years later at the age of 93. He ranks highly in public opinion polls of U.S. Presidents, and is a conservative icon
This Day In History February 6th 1911 Ronald Reagan Was Born
Feb 6, 1911:, President Ronald Wilson Reagan is born in Tampico, Illinois.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, served for two terms from 1981 to 1989. Known as The Great Communicator, he was the first actor to be elected president after two centuries of mainly lawyers and soldiers.
Reagan delivered a rousing speech in support of presidential candidate Barry Goldwater at the Republican National Convention in 1964, which in effect launched his political career. After two terms as governor of California, he made a bid for the Republican presidential ticket in 1976, losing to Vice President Gerald Ford. In 1980, he gained the nomination and beat out embattled Democratic incumbent Jimmy Carter to become president, ushering in a new era of conservatism in American politics.
Reagan possessed an uncanny ability to simultaneously project toughness, humility and affability. He survived an assassination attempt just weeks into his first term and bounced back with vigor, retaining his sense of humor.
An immensely popular and influential leader, Reagan's administration was notable for freeing American hostages taken captive in Iran during Carter's term and for resurrecting a no-nonsense image of American strength abroad. Perhaps most notably, his increase in military spending and bold anti-communist rhetoric contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Shortly after publicly denouncing the Soviet Union as the Evil Empire he cultivated a successful diplomatic and personal relationship with Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
His popular appeal, which resulted in a landslide second-term election, could not save his second term from scandal. In 1986, many Americans were angered when evidence surfaced that his administration had struck a covert deal to sell Iran arms and used proceeds from the sale to finance anti-Communist guerrillas in Nicaragua. Reagan's advisors successfully kept Reagan uninformed of the dirty details and he was able to plead plausible deniability, for which he was dubbed the Teflon President.
Despite the scandal, Reagan's image as the embodiment of traditional American values endured with many. Americans were also captivated by his seemingly picture-perfect marriage. He and his wife Nancy were often photographed together on their ranch in California, dancing in each other's arms at state functions or holding hands. Nancy placed her husband at the center of her life. My life really began when I married my husband, she once reminisced.
In 2004, Ronald Reagan died at age 93 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Reagan's Centennial Celebration
Festivities at Tampico Middle School and a gala dinner at Deer Valley Golf Club in Deer Grove were coordinated in celebration of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Sunday, Feb. 6, is the late president's 100th birthday.
President Reagan’s Arrival during a Visit to Dixon, Illinois on February 6, 1984
Full Title: President Reagan’s Arrival during a Visit to his Boyhood home, Parade, and cuts of his Remarks at Dixon High School in Dixon, Illinois on February 6, 1984
Creator(s): President (1981-1989 : Reagan). White House Television Office. 1/20/1981-1/20/1989 (Most Recent)
Series: Video Recordings, 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989
Collection: Records of the White House Television Office (WHTV) (Reagan Administration), 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989
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Production Date: 2/6/1984
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Contact(s): Ronald Reagan Library (LP-RR), 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065-0600
Phone: 800-410-8354, Fax: 805-577-4074, Email: reagan.library@nara.gov
National Archives Identifier:5730544
TRUMP UNFIT? UNQUALIFIED? RONALD REAGAN WAS AN ACTOR BEFORE ELECTED POTUS!
Donald TRUMP UNFIT? UNQUALIFIED? RONALD REAGAN WAS AN ACTOR BEFORE ELECTED 40th POTUS 2 terms from 1981-1989 ! Born in Tampico, Illinois, on February 6, 1911, Ronald Reagan initially chose a career in entertainment, appearing in more than 50 films. While in Hollywood, he worked as president of the Screen Actor's Guild and met his future wife, Nancy (Davis) Reagan. He later served two terms as governor of California. Originally a liberal Democrat, Reagan ran for the U.S. presidency as a Republican and won two terms, beginning in 1980, ultimately becoming a conservative icon over the ensuing decades. Having suffered from Alzheimer's disease in his later years, Reagan died on June 5, 2004 - Ronald Reagan - Mini Biography (TV-14; 2:11) President Ronald Reagan lead the United States during the end of the Cold War and left an unforgettable legacy. He’s considered by many conservatives to be the greatest American President. MY COMMENT - MY COMMENT - IF A FORMER HOLLWOOD ACTOR CAN GO ON TO BE THE 40TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN PRESIDENTS AMONG CONSERVATIVES, THEN SURELY DONALD TRUMP A SMART BUSINESS MAN AND AN INTELLIGENT HUMAN BEING IS MORE THEN CAPABLE OF BEING JUST AS GOOD AS RONALD REAGAN. DONALD TRUMP IS WAY BETTER THEN RONALD REAGAN IN MY OPINION. TELLS THE TRUTH, TELLS IT LIKE IT IS, EXPOSES CORRUPTION AND DISHONESTY. THE TOPICS THAT DONALD TRUMPS TALKS ABOUT REMINDS ME OF JOHN F. KENNEDY AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM FOR TRYING TO EXPOSE THE N.W.O AND SECRET SOCIETIES. AMERICA WILL NEVER GET ANOTHER CHANCE AGAIN IF HE DOESN'T WIN THE ELECTION. I KNOW RONALD REAGAN SERVED AS GOVERNOR FOR 4 YEARS BEFORE ELECTED PRESIDENT, BUT WHAT MADE HIM QUALIFIED TO BECOME GOVERNOR IN THE FIRST PLACE?.......... AND I CAN SAY THE SAME ABOUT ARNOLD SHWARZENEGGER !
Illinois Adventure #1807 Northwest Territory Historic Center
Located in Dixon, IL, the Northwest Territory Historic Center resides in the former high school building that was attended by Ronald Reagan. Due to the association, the museum has an extensive collection of Ronald Reagan Presidential memorabilia, along with a restored classroom and gymnasium. It has an exhibit on the Walgreen family estate, which is also located in Dixon. Also on display is a model of the 2nd largest Chautauqua building in the country and a diorama showing the grounds around it. (Chautauqua was an adult educational movement founded in the late 19th century.) Other poplar exhibits include the Blackhawk War and early pioneering life.