Ronald Wilson Reagan “Dutch” –born in Tampico, Illinois Eureka College Actor (1937-65) “Mr.Norm” -made 54 films “Win one for the Gipper” Bedtime for Bonzo Reagan and Jane Wyman President of Screen Actor’s Guild Only US President to be Divorced Reagan and Nancy Davis General Electric TV Host
• Most watched TV show in 1954
• Most recognized man in the US in 1958 California Governor
1967 – 1975 (2 terms) 1980 Campaign
“Are you better off than you were 4 “There he goes again.” years ago?” Carter and the Economy
"A recession is when your neighbor loses his job. A depression is when you lose yours. And recovery is when Jimmy Carter loses his." 1980 Campaign Carter v. Reagan The Great Communicator The Teflon President Reagan Assassination Attempt March 30, 1981
Washington, D.C. Assassination Attempt -6 shots
“Rawhide Down” Artifacts of the Reagan Assassination Only US President Shot and Lived
• Lost 3 pints of blood – 5 minutes from death
• “Hoping for Republicans”
• “Forgetting to duck”
• Back to work in 12 days
• Approval Rating: 59% - 73% Who tried to kill Reagan? Why? In love with
John Hinckley, Jr. Jodie Foster Henry Ford Museum Washington Hilton (2013) Secret Service Agent Jerry Parr
1939
Age and Health Issues
Age (Oldest) 69 years, 349 days 77 years, 349 days
Health Issues Surgery (1981) Colon Surgery (1985) Prostate Surgery (1987) Age and the 1984 Campaign
73 56
“I’m not going to exploit for political purposes my opponents youth and inexperience” Rest -Vacation -345 Days Ronald Reagan and Rest
• “Hard work”
• Took a nap everyday
• “Ronald Reagan slept here.” Reagan and the Jellybean Jar Ronald Reagan Jellybeans Jelly Belly Added Blueberry (1986)
In Honor of President Reagan End of Presidency Approval Rating 64% Happy Ranch Retirement November 5, 1994 Speech • My fellow Americans, I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. • Unfortunately, as Alzheimer's disease progresses, the family often bears a heavy burden. I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this painful experience. • In closing, let me thank you, the American people, for giving me the great honor of allowing me to serve as your president. When the Lord calls me home, whenever that day may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future. • I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.
Alzheimer’s Disease Reagan Funeral (2004) President Reagan Gravesite Reagan Library and Museum Simi Valley, California Air Force One Pavilion Air Force One Pavilion Air Force One Pavilion Air Force One Ronald Reagan