Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975 after a career as a Hollywood actor and union leader.

Why was Ronald Reagan so popular?

Reagan still remains one of the most popular presidents in American history because of his optimism for the country and his humor. Reagan was the first president of the United States to have been divorced. ... Reagan's economic policy lowered tax rates. It created an economic growth and lowered inflation.

Who was the youngest president?

The youngest person to assume the presidency was Theodore Roosevelt, who, at the age of 42, succeeded to the office after the assassination of William McKinley. The youngest to become president by election was John F. Kennedy, who was inaugurated at age 43.