Interesting Facts about Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, started his career as a lifeguard and sports broadcaster. Here are some more facts about Ronald Reagan, which you will surely find interesting to learn. Ads by GoogleRonald Reagan Documentary He Revived, Restored, and Fought for America. Watch the Trailer! www.ReaganDocumentary.com

I call upon the scientific community in our country, those who gave us nuclear weapons, to turn their great talents now to the cause of mankind and world peace: to give us the means of rendering these nuclear weapons impotent and obsolete. ~ Ronald Reagan

Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in Tampico (Illinois) on February 6, 1911, as a second son to John Reagan and Nellie Wilson. In the childhood years, his father nicknamed him 'Dutch' as his appearance and haircut resembled that of a Dutchman. Late in the year 1920, the Reagans shifted to Dixon, where Ronald did his schooling. During his school days, he developed a strong interest in sports, storytelling, and acting.

In 1926, Ronald Reagan joined his first job as a lifeguard at the Rock River (near Dixon). There, he saved the lives of 77 people. In 1928, he won an athletic scholarship, which enabled him to enroll in Eureka College. During the college years, he was an active participant in sports activities, particularly football and swimming. Majoring in economics and sociology, he completed his bachelor's degree in 1932. After graduation, he worked as a sports announcer with several radio stations and broadcast for the WHO (World Health Organization), Iowa. In 1937, Ronald Reagan had given a screen test and won a seven-year contract with Warner Brothers for USD 200 per week. This way, he got a break in Hollywood movies. In the same year, his first movie 'Love is on the Air' released, for w...

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