Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

(1981 – 1989)

Early Life  1911, Illinois  social studies, school

plays  a radio sports announcer  appeared in 53 films

Early Career  President of

the Screen Actors Guild  1966 – Governor of California

Presidency, 1981 1989

•Stimulation of

economic growth •Curb inflation • Increase employment • Strengthening national defense • A course of cutting taxes

 1984 presidential electoral votes

by state. Reagan won every state, with the exception of Minnesota, and Washington, D.C.

• The end of the

Cold War • Bombing of Libya • Iran-Contra affair

 1989 – Reagan left the

office  One of the greatest presidents in history