Ronald Reagan Commemorative Stamps Part I of III

One of the most loved President’s in the United States was Ronald Reagan. He was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. President Reagan died on June 5, 2004at his home in Bel Air, California when he succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease. Reagan was known for his strong faith in the goodness of people.

Reagan was a radio announcer for the Chicago Cubs. While traveling with the team in 1937, he took a screen test in California. He was then awarded a seven year contract with Warner Brothers. The film he enjoyed acting in the most was “Kings Row”. He gained his nickname “The Gipper” from his roll as George “The Gipper” Gipp in the movie “Knute Rockne, All American”. He was an accomplished actor in Hollywood acting in over 80 television and movie parts. He eventually served as the President of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) for many years.

After finishing college, Reagan, with his immense patriotic spirit, enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. He had already completed 14 home study Army Extension Courses in preparation for his enlistment. In 1942 he was called into active duty, but because he was near sighted, he was not able to serve overseas.

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