An overview of the childhood and early education of Ronald Reagan, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th U.S. President (1981-1989), was a pivotal figure in the American conservative movement. A Republican, he implemented supply-side economics, dubbed "Reaganomics," which aimed to reduce government spending and taxes to stimulate economic growth. Reagan strengthened the military, challenged the Soviet Union, and is credited by some with helping to end the Cold War. Domestically, he faced challenges like the AIDS epidemic and the Iran-Contra affair. Before his presidency, he was a Hollywood actor and Governor of California.
On February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. He would later become the 40th president of the United States.
In 1920, the Reagan family settled in Dixon, Illinois, living near the H. C. Pitney Variety Store Building.
In 1928, Ronald Reagan began attending Eureka College, affiliated with the Disciples of Christ.
In 1930, Ronald Reagan played for the Eureka Red Devils football team.
In 1931, Ronald Reagan played for the Eureka Red Devils football team.
In 1932, Ronald Reagan graduated from Eureka College.
In April 1937, Ronald Reagan enlisted in the United States Army Reserve.
In October 1941, Ronald Reagan received a draft deferment to complete filming of "Kings Row".
In April 1942, Ronald Reagan began his military service.
On December 9, 1945, Ronald Reagan was discharged from the United States Army Air Forces as a captain.
In June 1948, Jane Wyman filed for divorce from Ronald Reagan.
In July 1949, Ronald Reagan's divorce from Jane Wyman was finalized.
On March 30, 1981, Reagan was shot by John Hinckley Jr. outside the Washington Hilton. He underwent surgery and recovered quickly, and the event created a bond between him and the American people.
In 1981, the AIDS epidemic began to unfold and was initially difficult to understand for physicians and the public.
On October 19, 1983, Maurice Bishop was overthrown and murdered by one of his colleagues, leading to increased instability in Grenada.
On January 29, 1984, Reagan announced his reelection campaign with the slogan "America is back and standing tall".
In October 1985, the death of President Reagan's friend Rock Hudson, due to complications from AIDS, prompted Reagan to seek more information about the disease.
On January 20, 1989, Ronald Reagan left the presidency at the age of 77, making him the oldest president to leave office at the end of his tenure at the time.
On February 3, 1994, Ronald Reagan gave his final public speech during a tribute to him in Washington, D.C.
On April 27, 1994, Ronald Reagan's last major public appearance was at the funeral of Richard Nixon.
In August 1994, Ronald Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which he announced in November through a handwritten letter.
In 1994, Ronald Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which impacted his post-presidency.
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