Ronald W. Reagan, 1911-2004

This is hiphop26, signing on with another article. This time, one that makes me cry. As you all have heard or your about to hear, about the life of Ronald W. Reagan.

Ronald W. Reagan was born in February 1911 in Tampico, Illinois, the second son of Jack and Nelle Reagan. His childhood was tough; among other things, his father was an alcoholic. In school, vision problems held Ronald back until a writing teacher brought out the young man's talent.

Reagan graduated in 1932 from Eureka College and, in 1937, after working as a radio sportscaster, Reagan took a chance at a screen test at Warner Brothers' Studio, which led to a seven-year contract. He eventually appeared in more than fifty movies.

Reagan soon become known as "The Great Communicator" and his famous Hollywood line, which he used in politics as well, was "Win one for the Gipper." But he was best known for being the 40th president of the United States of America!

Ronald W. Reagan died on June 5, 2004, at the age of 93. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease for about the last ten years of his life. He will always be in my heart, as well as many other peoples'. I've always wanted to meet him and never got a chance. He's done so much for the United States. We will never ever forget you, Mr. President, Roland W. Reagan. God Bless You!

This is hiphop26 signing off, crying... trying to find a box of tissues and maybe some jelly beans. For you those of you that don't know, Ronald Reagan's favorite candy was Jelly Beans. He snacked on them to quit smoking and became addicted. :-)


-Resources-
http://www.americanpresident.org/history/ronaldreagan/
http://www.ronaldreagan.com/