Reagan's Presidency The Impact of Age and Leadership

As the 1984 election approached, many voters voiced their concerned with Reagan's age. At 73, he was already the oldest President in history. The big picture: Age and fitness to serve are being called into question this election cycle, as 81-year-old President Biden and 77-year-old ... President Ronald Reagan made it clear that his objectives were to cut taxes, fight communism, reinforce national defense, and slow the growth of government. Spouse. Jane Wyman. Nancy Davis ; Political Party. Democratic (before 1962). Republican (1962-2004) ; Awards. Presidential Medal of Freedom (1993). Bapti40th President of the United States (January 20, 1981 to January 20, 1989). Full Name: Ronald Wilson Reagan Nicknames: "The Gipper"; "The Great ... A young boy salutes as the hearse carrying the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter moves through downtown Plains, Georgia, Jan. The first table below charts the age of each president of the United States at the time of their presidential inauguration upon leaving office, and at the ... President Jimmy Carter, the first politician to get me excited about politics, was a good man and a great man. His personal qualities ... The US president struggled in the White House and served just one term, but later won a Nobel Peace prize. Should Biden run for re-election in 2024 and win, he would be 86 years old at the end of his second term. Former President Trump, who already ...