USA HISTORY

THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992

THE ELECTION OF RONALD REAGAN IN 1980

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was Ronald Reagan’s job before entering politics?
A
Lawyer
B
Peanut Farmer
C
Actor
D
Astronaut
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Reagan graduated from Eureka College in 1932 and began to work as a sports broadcaster in Iowa. In 1937, Reagan moved to California, where he became a film actor. From 1947 to 1952, Reagan served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild. In the 1950s, he worked in television and spoke for General Electric.

Detailed explanation-2: -While in California covering The Cubs spring training, Reagan met a movie producer, for Warner Brothers, he was offered a screen test to replace a previous actor. Warner Brothers took a chance on Ronald Reagan, landing him his first movie role.

Detailed explanation-3: -On February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. He attended high school in nearby Dixon and then worked his way through Eureka College. There, he studied economics and sociology, played on the football team, and acted in school plays.

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