Introduction Reagan, Ronald Wilson (1911- ),the 40th president of the United States (1981-1989), enforced the policies that reversed a general direction of movement toward greater government involvement in economic and social regulation. Reagan as the younger of two sons, was born in Tampico, Illinois and spent most of his childhood in Dixon, Illinois. After studying at Eureka College,a small Disciples of Christ college near Peoria, Illinois, he majored in economics, and became the president …showed first 75 words of 1042 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1042 total…had sense of humor. When he arrived at the hospital he made his famous comment to doctors; “I hope somebody is a Republican in this crowd.” He was a great dictator and communicator. Reagan explained in his own words; “ I was not a great communicator, but I communicated great things.” He also said; “everyone can rise as high and as far as his ability will take him,” and he pointed his own beginnings as proof.