A celebrated actor turned influential statesman, Ronald Reagan’s life and presidency were filled with fascinating twists and heartfelt moments. The 40th President of the United States, Reagan’s legacy reverberates far beyond politics, revealing intriguing anecdotes and hidden layers of his persona that continue to surprise and inspire. 1. Known for his compassionate heart, Ronald Reagan … Continue reading 11 Intriguing Revelations about the Life and Legacy of Ronald Reagan
Jelly Belly Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan relied on jelly beans to help him overcome his smoking habit. In fact, he had such a fondness for them that he ordered 300,000 jelly beans to be delivered to the White House each month. He would frequently distribute them to guests and staff, and black licorice was his favorite flavor. As a […]
In 1981 President Ronald Reagan…
In 1981 President Ronald Reagan fired the entire air traffic controllers union, invoking a law that stated government employees that engaged in a strike forfeited their jobs.
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Ronald Reagan would write personal…
Ronald Reagan would write personal checks to individuals with financial struggles. He was known to drop $4,000 or $5,000 checks into the mail for certain people. He was also known to call upon the Air Force to aid in the transport of children who were experiencing medical emergencies.
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In 1961 Ronald Reagan released…
In 1961 Ronald Reagan released a spoken-word album warning against socialized medicine.
According to secret service agents…
According to secret service agents, Ronald Reagan carried a pistol in his briefcase when he was president, “just in case you guys can’t do the job, I can help out”. Reagan acquired a pocket sized pistol after college in the 1930s “and kept it lovingly the rest of his life”.
The Secret Service agent…
The Secret Service agent who saved President Reagan’s life joined the Secret Service after seeing a movie starring Ronald Reagan as a Secret Service Agent.
In 1981, Ronald Reagan fired…
In 1981, Ronald Reagan fired 11,345 air traffic controllers after they refused to end their strike and subsequently banned them from federal service for life. Ironically, the air traffic controllers union had endorsed Reagan in the election. Reagan was not merely the only President who was himself a union leader, but the only one who […]
Later in life an Alzheimer…
Later in life an Alzheimer stricken Ronald Reagan would rake leaves from his pool for hours, not realizing they were being replenished by his Secret Service agents.
At 73 years old, Ronald Reagan received…
At 73 years old, Ronald Reagan received a recruiting letter from the Marine Corps while he was President. 00