Reagan, Ronald – (Born February 6, 1911; Died June 5, 2004, Illinois) Fortieth President of the United States of America, (January 20,1981 – January 20,1989) known as the Great Communicator, a professional actor turned politician and the former Governor of the State of California, oldest man, at 70, to have been elected President, taking office during a recession which had started during the Carter Administration, he provided strong leadership in cutting government expenditures including social programs, raising interest rates (with the assistance of Paul Volcker Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board) to cut inflationary pressures and lowering taxes to spur economic recovery “Reaganomics” famous for “tear down this wall Mr. Gorbachev” and following this up with a tough military and international stance that resulted in the end of the cold war. (Republican)