2. Ronald Reagan’s Life Born on February 6, 1911 in Illinois Once a radio sports announcer Married actress Jane Wyman Had two children – Maureen and Michael

3. Government Life 1966 elected Governor of California reelected in 1970 Republican Presidential nomination in 1980 Took office as president of the United States on January 20, 1981 69 days later was shot by a would-be assassin – but recovered and returned to office

4. Years as President Presidential Number

5. Interesting Facts Declared July “National Ice Cream Month” in 1984 His secret service code name was Rawhide 1 st president to get divorced 40 million jelly beans were eaten at his inauguration parties

6. Other information! Ronald Reagan died on June 5, 2004 Diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1994 Ranks highly among former United States presidents in approval rating