From Actor to Politician: 1966, Ronald Reagan's Pivotal Year

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In its story about his candidacy, LIFE noted that Reagan "looks 20 years younger than the 54 he is ... His face is tanned, his smile dazzling. Not a hair is out of place ... He looks strong and youthful and vigorous. He has that new, clean, young look in American politics."

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