Born: February 6, 1911

Died: June 5, 2004

First Lady: Nancy Davis Reagan

Political Party: Republican

Presidential Term: January 20, 1981 to January 20, 1989

Famous Quote: “What I'd really like to do is go down in history as the President who made Americans believe in themselves again.”

Timeline

1932 Graduated from Eureka College

1940 Married Jane Wyman

1942-1945 Served in the army during World War II

1947-1952 President of the Screen Actors Guild

1948 Divorced Jane Wyman

1952 Married Nancy Davis

1959-1960 President of the Screen Actors Guild

1967-1975 Governor of California

1981-1989 Fortieth president of the United States