Ronald Reagan was born in 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. He had a background in broadcasting and the military before entering politics. Reagan served as the governor of California and successfully ran for U.S. president in 1980 and 1984, pursuing smaller government and tax cuts. As president, he survived an assassination attempt and worked to reduce tensions with the Soviet Union.

1. Ronald Reagan

2. Early Life He was born in Tampico, Illinois, February 6, 1911. Occupation before he became president, he was a news broadcaster for a sports station. He was in the Military service during World War II. Went to Eureka College. He was the captain of his swimming team and participated in track. Family in Illinois Air Force One http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/h14-3.jpg http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/h2.jpg

3. Quick Facts Ronald Reagan envisioned a smaller government, and a greater United States. When Ronald went to school, he had three abilities, he was into sports, drama and politics. He played football. He played roles in school plays, and was elected president for the student council. Was the only US President to be divorced Made an appearance in over 50 movies. Recovered from a wound I his assassination attempt A Still from Knute Rockne-All American http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/h1.jpg

4. Overview His Father was an outspoken, and on the other hand he Democratic was ruling on the Republican side. He was signed to Warner Brothers He was a winner of the Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was known as the “Great Communicator” His words were reassuring and communicated very well with his people. Ronald’s secret service name was Rawhide http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/h15a.jpg Reagan at the General Electric Theater

5. Chances to become President In his first campaign, Reagan promised that he would reduce taxes. After being elected president, he failed to deliver with his promise to reduce taxes. He also failed to name his part of candidacy and people thought he would not get a nomination. Reagan decided to challenge Ford in the Republican party, and in the end Ford prevailed. http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/c23805-16.jpg http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/c24007-17A.jpg

6. Early Presidential life He won the nomination as republican in 1980. Before being president he was California governor January 20, 1981, he took office. Sixty-nine days later he was wounded in an assassination attempt. Inauguration parade Assassination attempt http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/c1426-24.jpg http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/c49-11.jpg

7. Major Accomplishments Tax Cuts Speech at Berlin War Successfully served two terms Set an ideal for Republican ideals Peace with the U.S.S.R. Speech at the Berlin Wall http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/c41247-10.jpg http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/c41244-9.jpg

8. Last Days… Last Day in Office was January 20,1989 Died on June 5 in 2004 due to Alzheimer's Disease Last Day as President Memorial http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/photo.html