Reagan's Age and the End of the Cold War

As of now, the oldest sitting president in U.S. history was Ronald Reagan, who was 77 when he left office in 1989. In 1984, Reagan defeated Walter Mondale (D) in the general election for the United States presidency. [hide]U.S. presidential election, 1984. Party, Candidate ... Reagan's Letter Announcing his Alzheimer's Diagnosis. Text of letter written by President Ronald Reagan announcing he has Alzheimer's disease: “Nov. Fort Drum, N.Y.: On Sunday, December 29, 2024, former President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., the longest-living president, passed away at ... Biden, who turns 80 year old on November 20th, will become the oldest sitting president. President Ronald Reagan, 1984: "I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit — for political purposes – my ... Though the last few U.S. presidents have skewed older, older chiefs of state are hardly a novelty. President/ Term, Date of Birth, Birth Place, Vocation in Early Life, Vocation when Elected, College, Year Graduated. 1. 1,2. George Washington. Feb. GEORGE WASHINGTON | 1789-1797 JOHN ADAMS | 1797-1801 THOMAS JEFFERSON | 1801-1809 JAMES MADISON | 1809-1817 JAMES MONROE | 1817-1825 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS ... His casket was returned afterward to his native Georgia for a private service at his home church and burial next to Rosalynn Carter, his wife of ...