Ronald reagan biography essay examples

Ronald efternamn Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, followed a unique path to the White House. After successful careers as a radio sports announcer, Hollywood movie actor, and television host, he turned to politics and was elected governor of California in 1966, serving eight years. He ran unsuccessfully for President in 1968 and 1976, but in 1980, during a time of U.S. economic troubles and utländsk policy difficulties, he won the Republican presidential nomination in a contest with George H.W. Bush and others and defeated President Jimmy Carter in the general election.

When Reagan took office, public confidence in government was at its lowest ebb since the Great Depression. Reagan largely succeeded in his goal of "making the American people believe in themselves again;" he called this the greatest accomplishment of his presidency. 1n 1984, Reagan was reelected to a second begrepp in a 49-state landslide. During the eight years of his presi

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Former President Ronald Wilson Reagan Biography

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The United States has been privileged to have brilliant leaders that played critical roles in shaping world history. Among these great leaders is Ronald Wilson Reagan. Reagan was the 40^th president of the United States. Reagan grew in Illinois since birth before moving to other states. Reagan studied economics and sociology at Eureka College and earned a bachelor’s degree. After graduating, he started working as a radio announcer and then transitioned into acting movies alongside a part-time rescuer and swimming coach. Reagan married actress Jane Wyman with whom he had two children before they divorced. Without a doubt, his story is one that should be told and remembered as one of those men that are committed to chasing their dreams. As such, this paper draws attention to some of Reagan’s significant life events, with a close focus on his journey and impact on the United States during his time as President.

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Excerpted from an essay by Peggy Noonan:

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In a president, character is everything. A president doesn't have to be brilliant; Harry Truman wasn't brilliant, and he helped save Western Europe from Stalin. He doesn't have to be clever; you can hire clever. White Houses are always full of quick-witted people with ready advice on how to flip a senator or implement a strategy. You can hire pragmatic, and you can buy and bring in policy wonks.

But you can't buy courage and decency, you can't rent a strong moral sense. A president must bring those things with him. If he does, they will give meaning and animation to the great practical requirement of the presidency: He must know why he's there and what he wants to do. He has to have thought it through. He needs to have, in that much maligned word, but a good one nontheless, a vision of the future he wishes to create. This is a function of thinking, of the mind, the brain.

But a vision is worth little if a president doesn't have th