Ronald Reagan Biography

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The man that demanded the berlin wall to fall, the man that was known as “jake of all trades”, the man that has saved more than 50 people from drowning, the man that has started in more than 50 movies. The man that has achieved much more than I just said. I am Ronald Reagan. I went to Dixon High School. I loved acting, storytelling, and sports. I majored in sociology and economics. I ended up getting the reputation of "jack of all trades". I worked as a lifeguard at Lowell Park, near Dixon. After that, I broadcasted sports at the University of Iowa. then, a radio announcer for the Chicago Cubs. I was a private in the Army Reserve. Then got promoted to 2nd lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps Cavalry. I was called to active duty by the Army Air Force. Then, I was is assigned to the 1st Motion Picture Unit in Culver City, Calif. I was hired to host the General Electric Theater on television. After winning the party's nomination, I chooses George Bush as my running mate. I was elected president …show more content…

I was born on February 6, 1911 in an apartment on the second floor of a commercial building in Tampico, Illinois. My dad nicknamed me "Dutch", due to my "fat little Dutchman"-like appearance and "Dutch boy" haircut; the nickname stuck with me throughout my youth. When I worked as a lifeguard I have saved 77 documented lives during the seven years of me working there. The day I was sworn into presidency, Iran releases the 52 remaining hostages who had been held at the U.S. embassy in Tehran for 444 days. I have acted in more than 50 movies. I made over 400 films. In November of 1980 many people didn't vote for me but against my opiate. 13% of the electorate identify themselves as a Strong Republicans. I am the best president because the i was sworn in 52 innocent americans were released by a fearless muslim terrorist group, during the 444 days that the americans were imprisoned by the terrorists.

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