40th president of the United States whose controversial economics philosophy, Reaganomics, impacted the latter part of the 20th century.
Before Fame
He was a film star during the Golden Age of Hollywood and appeared in movies such as 1939's Dark Victory, 1940's Knute Rockne, All American, and 1942's Kings Row.
Trivia
He gave a 1964 televised speech called A Time for Choosing in support of presidential contender Barry Goldwater, a speech that would be credited with jumpstarting his political career.
Family Life
He and his first wife, Academy Award-winner Jane Wyman, divorced in 1948. He married Nancy Reagan in 1952. He had four biological children, Ronald Jr., Patti, Christine and Maureen, and adopted a son named Michael.
Associated With
He and Lee Marvin co-starred in his final film, 1964's The Killers.
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Ronald Reagan Highlights
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