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The Life Of Ronald Reagan

Posted by the Speaker - 18/04/10 at 01:04:32 pm

Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. He was born in an apartment on the second floor of the building and he has one brother, Neil Reagan. Ronald Reagan learned in his youth about discrimination and when a local hotel would not allow a group of African Americans to stay, he brought them home to stay with his family and his mother cooked them breakfast in the morning. His mother had a very positive nature and she instilled this within Reagan. This helped him to place these views in his political life.

Reagan started his career as a sportscaster and as more people begin to hear his voice, he moved up rather quickly and was eventually broadcasting for the Cubs. His voice was perfect for radio and while traveling with the Cubs, he auditioned for an acting part and this would be the beginning of his acting career.

In the 1930’s he moved to Los Angeles and made around 50 films. Even though he was a B list actor, he was well known by many people that watched television and movies. He was also a spokesman for GE and this is where he discovered politics.

Reagan enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1937, but due to his eyesight problems, he was never sent to serve overseas. He completed many projects on US soil however, and he had completed many training courses.

Reagan married actress Jane Wyman in 1938 and they had three children, one of which died at one day old and another they adopted. They divorced in 1949 and this made him the only President that has been divorced ever. He then met Nancy Davis in 1949 and they were married in 1952, they had a son and daughter together. Reagan began his political career in California as Governor from 1967 to 1975. He served two terms before stepping down in 1975. In 1976 Reagan was nominated as a Presidential candidate for the Republican Party. He won Presidency against Jimmy Carter in 1980 and he went on to serve two terms.

There was an assassination attempt on his life in 1981 by John Hinckley Jr. His press secretary James Brady and two others were shot during the attempt. The bullet lodged in President Reagan’s lung and had to be surgically removed. The bullet was very close to his heart and it was said that he was very lucky to be alive.

In 1994, Ronald Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and his family rallied behind him, especially his wife Nancy. The President later died on June 5, 2004, ending his lifelong legacy.

The Life Of Abraham Lincoln In A Few Words

Posted by the Speaker - 14/03/10 at 11:03:30 am

From March 1861 until April 1865 Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th President of the United States. He accomplished a great deal during his term as he led the country through the Civil War while preserving the Union and ending slavery. But it all began in 1809.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks in a one-room log cabin in southeast Hardin County, Kentucky. With this, he actually became the first President to be born in the west.

Despite just 18 months of schooling, Lincoln was largely self-educated as he was an avid reader. While he was highly skilled with an axe, it was his talent and skills with wrestling that gave him the self-confidence to pursue his goals in life.

At just under 6’ 4”, the tall President was a strong and powerful figure for the country to stand behind. Many consider him to be one of greatest U.S. Presidents of all time with everything he accomplished over the years. Sadly, it was cut short when he became the first American president to be assassinated.

It was on April 14, 1865 that Lincoln attended the play Our American Cousin. With Lincoln sitting in his state box in the balcony, John Wilkes Booth crept up behind the President and shot him at point-blank range with a round-ball .44 caliber Deringer in the head. After 12 days of chasing Booth, he was finally cornered and shot to death in a Virginia barn house.

Despite just four years in office, Abraham Lincoln lived a long and fulfilling life. Between what he did for slavery, the Civil War and the Gettysburg Address, he is one of the most recognized figures in American history.

Facts About Barack Obama

Posted by the Speaker - 23/10/09 at 03:10:26 pm

There are many facts about Barack Obama that you did not know about. One of the things that most people wonder about this President is where he was born. Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4, 1961. His mothers name is Stanley Ann Dunham and he is named after his father Barack Obama Sr. He is indeed a United States citizen as he was born in the United States.

Many people think that President Obama is Muslim, and while that may be part of his childhood, he has professed on many occasions that he does practice Christianity and has for at least 20 years. He says that he and his family regularly attend church and they use the Bible. He has stated this fact many times, but it is still widely reported that he is an avid Muslim which has turned out to be false information.

Many people also wonder about Michelle Obama. The First Lady is 5’11” tall which makes her one of the tallest First Ladies in history. She has reported this information herself on some of the most popular morning shows. She met Barack at a law firm where she was employed as a lawyer at the time and they were then married in 1992.

There are many facts about Barack Obama that are incorrect, and finding accurate information may prove to be a challenge. If you are looking for more facts about this interesting President you may have to do some looking to find the facts that are relative and true.

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