Ronald Reagan

Before it was Morning in America, and before he tore down the Berlin Wall with his silver tongue, America's 40th president was a star on screens big and small. Reagan secured his first Hollywood job in 1937, and during his illustrious career he appeared in more than 50 films, hosted television shows like General Electric Theater and Death Valley Days and served as president of the Screen Actor's Guild. He was elected California governor in 1966. Was there ever any question? The man was endorsed by John Wayne!

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