The Life of Ronald Reagan

Reagan was born

Feb 6, 1911

He was born in Illinois

Reagan marries first wife

Jan 26, 1940

Reagan married Jane Wyman as his first wife. They were married for nine years. 1940-1949.

Reagan's first daughter is born

Jan 4, 1941

His first daughter was named Maureen Elizabeth and was with his first wife, Jane. Maureen lived January 4, 1941 - August 8, 2001.

Reagan was drafted

Dec 15, 1941

He was involved in the military through April 1937-1953

Reagan marries 2nd wife

Mar 4, 1952

Reagan married his second and final wife Nancy Reagan. She was his first lady when he was president and was with him untilt he day he died.

Reagan's 2nd daughter is born

Oct 22, 1952

Reagans second daughter, Patti, was with Nancy.

Reagan's son is born

May 28, 1958

Ron Reagan was his first born son.

Reagan is sworn in as governer of California

Jan 3, 1967

Reagan served two terms and governor. He was in office 1967-1975.

Reagan signs bill liberalizing California's abortion law

Jun 15, 1967

Reagan was pro-life, and therefor against abortion. He signed into the law "Therapeutic Abortion Law" to reduce the number of "back room abortions".

Reagan is sworn in as the 40th President of the U.S.

Jan 20, 1981

Reagan's first formal act as President

Jan 29, 1981

A Day of Thanksgiving to honor our safely returned hostages

Reagan was shot - he lived

Mar 30, 1981

He was shot by John Hincley who fired 6 total shots.

Congress passes Reagan's tax bill

Jul 29, 1981

Reagan appoints the first female supreme court justice

Sep 15, 1981

Reagan dies

Jun 5, 2004

He died from Alzheimers