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Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in Tampico, IL
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Reagan graduated from Dixon High School
He was on the football team and participated in dramas. -
Reagan won a contract in Hollywood
It was a seven year deal with with Warner Brothers for "B" list actors. -
Reagan married fellow actress, Jane Wyman
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Reagan was called for active duty in WWII.
The army drafted Reagan to work on training films. -
Jane Wyman divorced Reagan
At the time he was a Democrat, and Wyman said the split was for political reasons. -
Reagan married his second wife, Nancy Davis.
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Reagan became Governor of California
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Reagan was reelected as governor in 1970
He did not seek a third term. -
Reagan was elected President of the United States
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Ronald Wilson Reagan died of pneumonia
He was 93 years old.