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Ronald Reagan 40 th President. Logan. Introduction. Born: Feb. 6, 1911 Died: 2004 Date Elected: 1981 Political Party: Republican Interesting Fact: He was assassinated on March 1981, but he recovered soon . Early Life. Parents: John and Nellie Regan
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Introduction • Born: Feb. 6, 1911 • Died: 2004 • Date Elected: 1981 • Political Party: Republican • Interesting Fact: He was assassinated on March 1981, but he recovered soon
Early Life • Parents: John and Nellie Regan • His dad was a shoe salesman. His family did not have a lot of money • they moved often. • He had one brother
Childhood • He and his brother played together and did almost everything together • He loved playing sports, swimming, basketball, and ice skating • He was very athletic • In high school he was involved in a lot of activities • He attended Eureka College
Family Life • Married Jane Wyman and then later married Nancy Davis • He had several children • both Nancy and Jane were actresses
Election • V.P. George H.W. Bush • Ran against Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale • Not a close race
significant events • 1981 assassination attempt where James Brady was also shot
Accomplishments • As a lifeguard he saved 77 people • He helped end the Cold War • He was known as the Great Communicator
Interesting Facts • A lifeguard that saved people • He had an assassination attempt against him • As an actor he appeared in 50 movies • California Governor
Works Cited • Britton, Tamara. Ronald Regan: 40th President of the United States. 2009. • World Books Kids Online