Reagan's College Days The Seeds of a Political Revolution

The just-elected governor of California, Ronald Reagan, declared the state had “no business subsidizing intellectual curiosity.” Born in Tampico, Illinois, Reagan grew up in a modest, working-class environment. He was baptized in the Disciples of Christ Church, and attended Eureka College ... Ronald Reagan went to Eureka College and majored in economics and sociology. Eureka College was a small liberal arts school in north central Illinois. While ... BERKELEY – Ronald Reagan launched his political career in 1966 by targeting UC Berkeley's student peace activists, professors, and, to a great ... ... College, President Reagan departure via limousine motorcade, President Reagan ... Ronald Reagan's Inaugural Address, January 20, 1981. Reagan ... Reagan enrolled in 1928 at Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois. He majored in economics but was an indifferent student, graduating with a "C" average in 1932. At ... 40th President Ronald ... Reagan immediately introduced tuition charges as part of his strategy to control the college unrest. In a press conference on January 10, 1967, ... Reagan graduated from Eureka College in 1932. He went on to become a sports broadcaster, movie and television actor, governor of California and the 40th ... This week's Destination Illinois takes travelers to Woodford County, home of the president's alma mater: Eureka College.