Gretchen Kuntz
Nov. 18, 2014
Government Project
Mr. Geissel p.7
Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States and was one of the most impacting presidents in American history. Reagan supported and aided every social group of Citizens through his two terms of presidency by the laws and acts he worked to pass. Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois on February 6, 1911. Growing up for Ronald Reagan was simple, he had one older brother Neil and his parents both worked and remained faithful in their marriage. His father Jack Reagan worked as a salesman, mostly for shoes. His mother Nelle was very involved in her church and worked organizing drama productions. His father Jack was also an alcoholic and caused …show more content…
Once the United States entered World War II, he was called up and commissioned an officer in the cavalry, an assignment with an army film unit. After the war ended, Reagan appeared in many movies, mostly small parts in big films. But, as time went on he became more comfortable and confident and began playing much larger roles. In one of Reagan 's acting jobs, he played a role with Jane Wyman in the movie Brother Rat, who he married in 1940 and soon divorced in 1948. The couple had two children, Maureen born in 1941 and Christine born in 1947 but she only lived a day.They also adopted a son Michael,born in …show more content…
The 1948 election, Reagan supported Harry S. Truman, and came on stage with him during a campaign speech in Los Angeles to show his support. Later, Reagan started developing a relationship with the republican actress Nancy Davis and he supported the candidacies of Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952 and 1956 and supported Richard Nixon in 1960. In that same year, Reagan made the switch to the Republican Party and told the Americans, "I didn 't leave the Democratic Party. The party left me". Ronald Reagan opposed a civil rights legislation in 1960 and opposed racism. He denied having racist motives and after he changed his opposition to voting rights and fair housing laws. In 1964 Reagan endorsed the campaign of conservative presidential contender Barry Goldwater. Reagan would speak for him and revealed his fame through the
Nov. 18, 2014
Government Project
Mr. Geissel p.7
Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States and was one of the most impacting presidents in American history. Reagan supported and aided every social group of Citizens through his two terms of presidency by the laws and acts he worked to pass. Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois on February 6, 1911. Growing up for Ronald Reagan was simple, he had one older brother Neil and his parents both worked and remained faithful in their marriage. His father Jack Reagan worked as a salesman, mostly for shoes. His mother Nelle was very involved in her church and worked organizing drama productions. His father Jack was also an alcoholic and caused …show more content…
Once the United States entered World War II, he was called up and commissioned an officer in the cavalry, an assignment with an army film unit. After the war ended, Reagan appeared in many movies, mostly small parts in big films. But, as time went on he became more comfortable and confident and began playing much larger roles. In one of Reagan 's acting jobs, he played a role with Jane Wyman in the movie Brother Rat, who he married in 1940 and soon divorced in 1948. The couple had two children, Maureen born in 1941 and Christine born in 1947 but she only lived a day.They also adopted a son Michael,born in …show more content…
The 1948 election, Reagan supported Harry S. Truman, and came on stage with him during a campaign speech in Los Angeles to show his support. Later, Reagan started developing a relationship with the republican actress Nancy Davis and he supported the candidacies of Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952 and 1956 and supported Richard Nixon in 1960. In that same year, Reagan made the switch to the Republican Party and told the Americans, "I didn 't leave the Democratic Party. The party left me". Ronald Reagan opposed a civil rights legislation in 1960 and opposed racism. He denied having racist motives and after he changed his opposition to voting rights and fair housing laws. In 1964 Reagan endorsed the campaign of conservative presidential contender Barry Goldwater. Reagan would speak for him and revealed his fame through the