Ronald Reagan

(1981 – 1989) Republican party

Early Life1911, Illinoissocial studies, school

playsa radio sports announcerappeared 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