Ronald Reagan 40th President 1981-1989
Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. Reaga was inaugurated at age 69 making him the oldest preson to be inaugurated president. Reagan's plan was to boost economy by reduce taxes on the rich and to cut back on Welfare Programs. He also believed in supporting businesses becasue the money would therefore travel throughout the society. Reagan also increased the Defense spending. The inflamation was reduced but the national debt had nearly doubled. However Reagan was an extremely popular president. In 1981, an assassination attempt was taken on his life. After surgery, the bullet was removed from his lung. Reagan made a full recovery. Reagan died on June 5, 2004 in Los Angeles California.
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