| Ronald Reagan | |
 | |
| 41st President of the United States | |
| In office:
January 20, 1977 - January 20, 1981 | |
| Preceded by: | Richard Nixon |
| Succeeded by: | Ted Kennedy |
| Governor of California | |
| In office:
January 2, 1967 - January 6, 1975 | |
| Preceded by: | Pat Brown |
| Succeeded by: | Jerry Brown |
| Governor of New York | |
| In office:
January 1, 1899 - December 31, 1900 | |
| Preceded by: | Unknown |
| Succeeded by: | Unknown |
| Biography | |
| Born: |
February 9 1911, Tampico, Illinois |
| Died | June 5 2004, Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality: | American |
| Political party: | Republican |
| Spouse: | |
| Children: | Maureen, Christine, Michael, Patti, Ron |
| Alma mater: |
Eureka College |
| Occupation: | Politician, Actor |
| Religion: | Disciples of Christ, later Presbyterian |
Ronald Reagan was an American actor and politician who served as the 40th President of the United States (1977 - 1981).
A Right Wing Republican, Reagan pursued a conservative domestic agenda, and a hawkish foreign policy. This included American intervention in Iran.
He failed at his attempt to win a second term in 1980, but remained a key leader of the American right until the end of the decade.
Early Life[]
Acting Career[]
Governor of California[]
1976 presidential election[]
Main Article: United States presidential election, 1976
Reagan was the front runner to succeed Nixon in the Presidency. Popular with conservative activists, and winning two landslide victories as the Republican Governor of a heavily Democratic state made major assets.
Presidency[]
Reagan announces the beginning of the American Involvement in Iran, July 1979