Ronald Reagan, An American Life Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ronald Reagan, An American Life.

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) was the 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. Born in Illinois, Reagan initially pursued a career in acting, appearing in numerous films and television shows. He later transitioned into politics and became the Governor of California in 1967. As President, Reagan implemented conservative policies, focusing on reducing government intervention in the economy and advocating for increased military spending. He is credited with revitalizing the American economy, fostering the end of the Cold War, and promoting conservative values. Reagan's presidency is often referred to as the "Reagan Revolution."

If I'd gotten the job I wanted at Montgomery Ward, I suppose I would never have left Illinois.I've often wondered at how lives are shaped by what seem like small and inconsequential events, how an apparently random turn in the road can lead you a long way from where you intended to go--and a long way from wherever you expected to go. For me, the first of these turns occurred in the summer of 1932, in the abyss of the Depression.

Ronald Reagan, An American Life