Mar 06, 1981; Washington, DC, USA; REAGAN DIED JUNE 5, 2004. The 40th U.S. President...

Mar 06, 1981; Washington, DC, USA; REAGAN DIED JUNE 5, 2004. The 40th U.S. President (1981-89) RONALD WILSON REAGAN (Republican). Nicknamed 'The Great Communicator' and 'Dutch'. Born February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois. Married twice Jane Wyman (Jan 26 1940-48 Divorced) and Nancy Davis (March 4, 1952-Present). Begin his career as a sports announcer on radio, then moved to Hollywood and became a movie star. He made over 50 movies as a reliable supporting actor or benign leading man, but his real calling seemed to be in politics. Governor of California (1966-75) and in 1980 defeated Democrat Jimmy Carter to become president. He advocated lower taxes and higher defense spending, and aggressively challenged the Soviet Union. After 2 full terms, was succeeded by his vice-president, George Bush the elder. Reagan suffers since 1994 from Alzheimer's Disease, a degenerative disorder that affects the brain causing memory loss & dementia and presently lives on his Santa Barbara ranch named Rancho del Cielo..PICTURED: RONALD WILSON REAGAN holds his second formal press conference after being elected President of the United States. Reagan answerred questions on the economy, energy, and problems with the welfare system to reporters..