- **Born:** February 6, 1911 in Tampico, [[Illinois]] - **Parents:** John Edward "Jack" Reagan (shoe salesman) and Nelle Clyde Wilson Reagan - **Spouse:** Jane Wyman (1940-1948, divorced), Nancy Davis Reagan (married 1952) - **Children:** Maureen Reagan (1941-2001, with Jane), Michael Reagan (adopted 1945, with Jane), Patricia "Patti" Davis (born 1952, with Nancy), Ronald "Ron" Reagan Jr. (born 1958, with Nancy) - **Died:** June 5, 2004 (age 93, complications from Alzheimer's disease) - **Highest Office:** 40th President of the [[United States of America (USA)]] (1981-1989) - **Other Notable Positions:** Governor of [[California]] (1967-1975), Hollywood actor (1937-1964), President of Screen Actors Guild (1947-1952, 1959-1960) - **Party Affiliation:** Republican Party (originally Democratic Party until 1962) - **Historical Note:** "The Great Communicator" who helped end the Cold War and promoted conservative economic policies known as "Reaganomics." Former Hollywood actor who starred in over 50 films before entering politics. Survived assassination attempt in 1981. His presidency marked a conservative revolution and restoration of American confidence after the 1970s malaise.