Reagan's Age and the Reagan Revolution

As President Jimmy Carter is laid to rest, Brookings scholars reflect on the legacy of his presidency for American foreign policy. As the 1984 election approached, many voters voiced their concern with Reagan's age. At 73, he was already the oldest President in history. In one seemingly ... Fast Facts · NAME: Ronald Wilson Reagan · NICKNAME: The Great Communicator · BORN: February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois · DIED: June 5, 2004, in Los Angeles, ... Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will be buried today. Our correspondent remembers meeting the man who put personal integrity over ... The 39th president will remain at the Capitol until Thursday morning, when he is transported to Washington National Cathedral for a state ... American politician and actor who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Joe Biden was the oldest president sworn-in at 78 years 61 days. · John F. · After McKinley died, Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest president at 42 years 322 ... Before Ronald Reagan became the 40th president of the United States, he was known for his governorship in California, where he served from 1967 to 1975. Former diplomat Barry Rosen was a hostage during the Iran crisis. In an interview with All Things Considered, he reflects on former ...