Ronald Reagan was a very popular person before, during and after his presidency. He went from being just a radio host to becoming the leader of the United States of America. Ronald had conquered most of the world's problems with 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 at the time of his death. (Ronald Reagan Facts.) Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911. His birthplace was Tampico, Illinois, where his mother, Nelle Wilson Reagan, and father, John Edward Reagan, raised him. His father, whom everyone called "Jack", was a shoe salesman who had many difficulties with his job. These struggles caused Ronald to grow up in a family that was not economically viable for many things. To save some money, his mother taught him to read from the age of five. Thereafter, he continued his education in the local public schools. (Reagan 2020 - Biography of Ronald Reagan 1911-1980.) Once Ronald finished his middle school years, he then attended Dixon High where he earned passing grades all year. After Dixon, he went to Eureka College in Illinois where he again earned passing grades and even played football. In 1932, he graduated, then looked for a job. The same year he found a career as a radio announcer, this work earned him the title of voice of Major League Baseball. (Kelly, Martin. Biography of Ronald Reagan) Five years later, he became an actor assigned to 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, 09:17 < http://www.biography.com/articles/Ronald-Reagan-9453198.> Facts about Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, National Archives and Records Administration. np, nd Web. April 15, 2011..ddicxkRonald Reagan|The White House. The White House. Internet. April 14, 2011. The Miller Center Of Public Affairs, nd Web. April 15. 2011..