Ronald Reagan was a very popular person before, during and after his presidential period. He went from a simple radio announcer to the leader of the United States of America. Ronald had defeated most of the world's problems related to communism, improved the economy, and handled terrorist threats like a pro. Ronald quickly won the hearts of America with his honorable deeds and deeds. He was very famous when he died. (Facts about Ronald Reagan.) Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, in the year 1911. His birthplace was Tampico, Illinois, where his mother, nelle Wilson Reagan, and his father, John Edward Reagan, had raised him. His father, who everyone called "Jack", was a shoe salesman who had many difficulties with his job. These struggles led Ronald to grow up in a family that was not financially viable for many things. To save some money, his mother taught him to read when he was five. However, he later went to study in local public schools. (Reagan 2020 - Biography of Ronald Reagan 1911-1980.) Once Ronald finished his middle school years, he continued to attend Dixon High where he earned passing grades year-round. After Dixon he went to Eureka College in Illinois where he again got good grades and even played football. In 1932 he graduated, then looked for a job. That same year he found a career as a radio announcer, that job earned him the title of voice of Major League Baseball. (Kelly, Martin. Ronald Reagan Biography)Five years later he became an actor with a seven-year contract with Warner Brothers. He then moved to Hollywood where he made around fifty films. In 1947 Ronald Reagan was elected president of the Screen Actors Gu...... middle of paper ....... Reagan 2020. Patriot Post, Web. April 18, 2011..Reagan 2020 - Ronald Reagan Biography - The Presidency . Reagan 2020. Patriot Post, Web. April 18, 2011..Ronald Reagan. 2011. Biography.com. April 15, 2011, 9:17 am Facts about Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, National Archives and Records Administration. np and nd Web. April 15, 2011..ddicxkRonald Reagan|The White House. The White House. Network. April 14, 2011. The Miller Center Of Public Affairs, nd Web. April 15. 2011..