The Age of Leadership Ronald Reagan's Presidential Journey

Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States (1981–89), noted for his conservative Republicanism, his fervent anticommunism, and his appealing ... Two vice presidents, Hannibal Hamlin and Henry Wallace, were dropped from the ticket after their first term, only to see their successors become president ... Former President Jimmy Carter spent only four years in office, but his public service and affiliation with the University of Virginia lasted ... 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 ... The age question for presidential candidates is more than four decades old. President Ronald Reagan answered it with a pledge to resign if he became impaired. Though the last few U.S. presidents have skewed older, older chiefs of state are hardly a novelty. 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 ... The youngest president upon taking office was Theodore Roosevelt (42), whilst the oldest was Joe Biden (78). Nine presidents were in their 40s when they took ... Ronald Reagan (40) Event Timeline 01/20/1981-01/20/1989. 11/04/1980. Election Day. Reagan wins 91% of the Electoral College and 51% of the popular vote.