RONALD WILSON REAGAN
Politics
Born: February 6, 1911
Tampico, Illinois
"We're the party that wants to see an America in which people can still get rich."
After graduation, Ronald Reagan started his career as a sports announcer in Des Moines, Ia. He became a successful film actor in 1937, starring in numerous films. At first a liberal democrat, Reagan became active in Republican politics in 1964 during Barry Goldwater's presidential campaign. He became governor of California in 1966 and was reelected governor in 1970. In 1980 Reagan successfully ran for the Republican presidential nomination and won a landslide victory over Jimmy Carter. At age 73, the former actor became America's 40th and oldest President ever to be elected. His economic programs led to the largest budget and tax cuts in U.S. history. He sent troops to Lebanon and the Persian Gulf and strongly supported anti-communist governments and forces around the world. He survived an assassination attempt in 1981. The Reagan administration faced a major crisis during 1986-1987, when Iran-gate, a secret weapons deal for the release of hostages, was revealed.
1. Ronald Reagan started his career as a _____ _________ in Des Moins, Iowa.
2. He became a successful ____ _____ in 1937.
3. He became ________ of California in 1966 and was reelected in 1970.
4. This former actor became the 40th _________ of the United States.
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