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Ronald Reagan
president of United States
Also known as: Ronald Wilson Reagan
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- In full:
- Ronald Wilson Reagan
- Died:
- June 5, 2004, Los Angeles, California (aged 93)
- Political Affiliation:
- Republican Party
- Notable Family Members:
- spouse Jane Wyman
- spouse Nancy Reagan
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Ronald Reagan (born February 6, 1911, Tampico, Illinois, U.S.—died June 5, 2004, Los Angeles, California) was the 40th president of the United States (1981–89), noted for his conservative Republicanism, his fervent anticommunism, and his appealing personal style, characterized by a jaunty affability and folksy charm. The only movie actor ever to become president, he had a remarkable skill as an orator that earned him the title “the Great Communicator.” His policies have been credited with contributing to the demise of Soviet communism. Ronald Reagan was the second child of John Edward (“Jack”) Reagan, a struggling shoe salesman, and Nelle Wilson ...(100 of 5007 words)