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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
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This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections.
Collection: Reagan, Ronald: 1980 Campaign Papers
Folder Title: General Campaign (No Office ID) -
[Biographical Sketches]
Box: 574
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REAGAN for PRESIDENT
NEWS
National Headquarters
9841 Airport Blvd., Suite 1430
Los Angeles, California 90045
(213) 670-9161
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
NANCY REAGAN
Nancy Davis Reagan, wife of former California Governor Ronald Reagan,
was born in New York City on July 6, 1923.
The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Loyal Davis, she spent her childhood in
Chicago and was graduated from Smith College in Northampton, Mass.
Her father was Professor of Surgery at Northwestern University for
more than 30 years and is now Professor Emeritus. Mrs. Reagan's brother,
Richard, is a neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, Penn.
Ronald and Nancy Reagan have a daughter Patricia, born in 1952, and
a son, Ronald Prescott, born in 1958. Governor Reagan also has two
children, Maureen and Michael, by a previous marriage.
Shortly after her husband became Governor, Mrs. Reagan began visiting
wounded Vietnam veterans and making regular visits to hospitals and
homes for older citizens, and schools for physically and emotionally
handicapped children.
These visits allowed Mrs. Reagan to view the Foster Grandparent Program,
a program which brings together childern of special needs with senior
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citizens. The program became one of Mrs. Reagan's primary interests.
Her interest and activities broadened the program to the extent that
Foster Grandparents' programs have extended from California across the
country.
In January 1977, she was named Honorary National Chairman of Aid to
Adoption of Special Kids. This organization helps bring together
children with physical, emotional and mental handicaps with potential
adoptive parents.
Mrs. Reagan has also been active in projects concerned with POWs and
servicemen Missing in Action in Vietnam. She and Governor Reagan
honored more than 200 of the POW returnees and their wives at private
dinner parties.
Mrs. Reagan was honored in January 1977 by the readers of Good House-
keeping magazine as one of the 10 most admired women in the U.S. She
was also honored as Los Angeles Times' Woman of the Year and Outstanding
Woman in America in 1973 by St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Ala.
She has also received several citations from the Disabled American
Veterans.
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REAGAN for PRESIDENT
NEWS
National Headquarters
9841 Airport Blvd., Suite 1430
Los Angeles, California 90045
(213) 670-9161
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
RONALD REAGAN
Ronald Wilson Reagan was born, February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois,
the son of Nellie and John Reagan. He was educated in Illinois public
schools, and was graduated from Eureka College in 1932, with a degree
in economics and sociology.
Following a brief career as a sports broadcaster and editor, Reagan
moved to California to work in motion pictures. His film career,
though interrupted by three years of service in the Army Air Corps
during World War II, encompassed 50 feature-length motion pictures,
as well as six terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild and two
terms as president of the Motion Picture Industry Council.
From movies he went into television, to become the production super-
visor for and host of "General Electric Theatre," followed by the
television series "Death Valley Days" which he hosted until his entry
into politics in 1965.
In 1952 he married the former Nancy Davis. They have two grown
children, Patricia Ann, and Ronald Prescott. The Reagan's reside in
Pacific Palisades, California. Governor Reagan has two other
children, Maureen and Michael, by a previous marriage.
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1966 marked the formal beginning of Ronald Reagan's public service
career with his election by nearly a million vote margin -- as
Governor of the State of California. Re-elected in 1970, Reagan was
also Chairman of the Republican Governor's Association in 1969.
He served as a member of the Presidential Commission investigating
the CIA in 1974-75, and, after completing his second term, Reagan
began a nationally syndicated radio commentary program and newspaper
column, as well as undertaking an extensive speaking schedule to civic,
business, and political groups.
On November 20, 1975, he announced his candidacy for the 1976 presi-
dential nomination. He lost narrowly, but campaigned vigorously for
the Republican ticket and for scores of local candidates in 1976.
After the election, he renewed his radio commentary program, newspaper
column, and national speaking schedule, and became a member of the
Board of Directors of the Committee on the Present Danger. He also
founded the Republican-oriented political action organization,
Citizens for the Republic. In the 1978 elections he campaigned on
behalf of 86 candidates.
Reagan has received a number of awards, including: National Humanitarian
Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews; City of Hope
"Torch of Life" Award for Humanitarian Service; Horatio Alger Award;
American Newspaper Guild Award; Freedoms Foundation Awards; Distinguished
American Award from the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame;
American Patriots Hall of Fame; Medal of Valor of the State of Israel.
# # #
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH - RONALD REAGAN
Ronald Reagan was born Feb. 6, 1911 in Tampico, IL. to Nellie and John
Reagan. He married the former Nancy Davis on March 4, 1952. They have
two children, a daughter, Patricia Ann, and a son, Ronald Prescott
Reagan. They reside in Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles) California.
Governor Reagan also has two other children, Maureen and Michael, by a
previous marriage.
Ronald Reagan was educated in the public schools of Illinois. He was
graduated from Eureka College, Eureka, IL. in 1932 with a degree in
economics and sociology. In college, he was student body president,
captain of the swimming team and a three-year letterman in football.
Honorary degrees include: Doctor of Humane Letters, Eureka College,
1957; Doctor of Laws, Pepperdine University, 1970, and Doctor of Laws,
Azusa Pacific College, 1973.
Military service: He was a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Cavalry
Reserve before World War II. He served four years in the Army Air
Corps, 1942-46. He was discharged with the rank of Captain.
Governor Reagan began his career as a sports announcer and editor for
Central Broadcasting Co., which included radio station WHO in Des Moines,
IA.
He became a film actor in 1937 and, during his career, appeared in 50
feature-length films. He was a player and production supervisor of
television's "General Electric Theater" for eight years. He hosted and
acted in the "Death Valley Days" television series. For many years, he
owned and operated a horse breeding and cattle ranch.
On Nov: 8, 1966, Ronald Reagan was elected California's 33rd Governor.
He was reelected Nov. 3, 1970 for a second four-year term. He did not
seek a third term.
After leaving office in early 1975, Governor Reagan began a daily radio
commentary program, syndicated nationally, and a weekly newspaper
column. He spoke widely to civic, business and political groups.
On Nov. 20, 1975, at the urging of thousands of his fellow citizens, he
announced that he was a candidate for the 1976 Republican nomination
for President. During the next 10 months, he traveled constantly,
gaining the support of millions of voters. The race for the nomination
was not decided until the Republican National Convention in Kansas City
in mid-August where he lost narrowly. Despite the loss, he campaigned
extensively in 25 states in September and October for Republican
candidates at every level.
Since then, he has renewed his radio program and newspaper column and
his heavy speaking schedule. He is also chairman of a Republican-
oriented political action organization, Citizens for the Republic.
PUBLIC SERVICE includes:
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President, Screen Actors Guild, six terms.
President, Motion Picture Industry Council, two terms.
Board of Directors, Screen Actors Guild, 14 years.
Represented motion picture industry (31 unions and all management
groups) before House Ways and Means Committee of Congress on
tax matters affecting industry.
Member, Board of Directors, Committee on Fundamental Educaation.
Member, Board of Directors, St. John's Hospital.
Served on Board of Trustees, Eureka College.
Board of Directors, Motion Picture Industry Council; ten years.
Republican Governors' Association, Chairman, 1969.
Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, 1970; appointed
by President Nixon.
National Governors' Conference Human Resources Committee, 1972.
Member of Presidential commission investigating the CIA, 1974-75;
appointed by President Ford.
National Advisory Board, Young Americans for Freedom.
Member, Board of Directors, Committee on the Present Danger,
Washington, D.C., 1977-
MEMBERSHIPS include:
Christian Church - attends Bel Air Presbyterian Church
Screen Actors Guild
American Federation, Radio and Television Artists
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Friars Club
California Thoroughbred Breeders Association
Young Men's Christian Association
California Republican State Central Committee
Rancheros Visitadores
Bohemian Club
AWARDS include:
California Home for the Aged, Reseda, Award of Honor, 1953.
National Safety Council Public Interest Award, 1954.
Father of the Year (motion picture industry) by National Fathers
Day Committee, 1957.
Hollywood Citizenship Award, 1956, by Hollywood Foreign Press.
Citation for. Distinguished Service - 35th Army Division Association.
Member, Navaho Clan.
American Heritage Award (San Fernando Valley Business and
Professional Association).
National Humanitarian Award fron National Conference of Christians
and Jews, 1962.
City of Hope "Torch of Life" Award for Humanitarian Service.
Award from American Newspaper Guild.
Helms Commemorative Medallion presented to distinghished sportsmen
and athletic leaders.
American National Red Cross Distinghished Service, San Diego County
Chapter, 1959.
Two Freedoms Foundation Awards, 1960 and 1962, for "outstanding
achievement in bringing about a better understanding of the
American way of life".
UAW-AFL Honorary Gold Membership Card.
Orange Empire Council Citizenship Award, 1964.
American Legion - "untiring efforts and patriotic devotion in
fostering and perpetuating American principles", May, 1965.
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(AWARDS continued)
American Patriots Hall of Fame.
Distinguished American Award, National Football Foundation Hall
of Fame.
National Sheriff's Association, Honorary Life Membership for
"personal interest and action in behalf of the Association and
the advancement of progressive law enforcement"
California Junior Chamber of Commerce, Honorary Membership.
AMVETS Special Achievement Award.
Great American of the Decade Award by the Virginia Young Americans
for Freedom, 1960-70.
San Fernando Valley Business and Professional Association "Man of
the Year" Free Enterprise Award, 1964.
Horatio Alger Award, 1969.
George Washington Honor Medal Award for public address from
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, 1971.
Gold Medal, National Football Foundation, New York, 1971.
Medal of Valor of the State of Israel, 1971.
George Washington Honor Medal Award for published article from
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, 1973.
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