The Senior Statesman Ronald Reagan's Presidency in Later Life

Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 ... As the 1984 election approached, many voters voiced their concerned with Reagan's age. At 73, he was already the oldest President in ... Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation's capital and a second service in his tiny ... During the 1984 campaign, the 73-year-old president meandered his way through his first face-off against Walter Mondale, prompting questions ... As of now, the oldest sitting president in U.S. history was Ronald Reagan, who was 77 when he left office in 1989. Before becoming a politician, he was an actor and served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild. Biography. Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois, and ... Actor-turned-politician Ronald Reagan was one of the most influential U.S. presidents, serving from 1981 to 1989. Read about his movies, ... 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. As the 1984 election approached, many voters voiced their concerned with Reagan's age. At 73, he was already the oldest President in history. AIR DATE 10/31 ... John Harris is founding editor and global editor-in-chief of POLITICO. His Altitude column offers a regular perspective on politics in a moment ...