Ronald Reagan Biography Essay

Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois, on February 6,1911. He had a nickname “Dutch.” His father gave him his nickname because he resembled “a fat little Dutchman.” Reagan grew up in a poor family. His family lived in an apartment that had no plumbing, no running water, and was located along the small town’s main street. They moved around a lot because his dad switched sales jobs, but they did finally settle in Dixon, Illinois. In 1928, Reagan graduated from Dixon High School. He was the student body president his senior year, an athlete, and he performed in school plays. Also, during summer vacations, he was a lifeguard in Dixon. He saved seventy-seven people. Reagan went to Eureka College and majored in economics and sociology. He graduated in 1932 and then got a job as a radio sports announcer. He became known as “Dutch Reagan,” and he became popular for his broadcasts on the Chicago Cubs. He had to improvise a running account of the games because the station could not afford for him to go to the games. In 1937, Reagan did a screen test for

At first, mainstream politicos did not know what Ronald Reagan’s reason was for running for President. He did not want money or fame because he already had them. They did not know because in 1965 he was asked what kind of governor would he be and he replied, “I don’t know. I’ve never played a governor.” Reagan’s faith also played a huge part in his politics. Reagan grow up by a Catholic and Presbyterian. He became a Presbyterian. Reagan used religion as a political weapon. Also, Reagan saw the Cold War as good vs. evil: Christian America defeating atheist Russia. Reagan had no problem with church and state together. But Reagan was also known as a tolerant man, both religiously and racially. The persecution of the Jews was a major turning point for Reagan to rail against the Soviet