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RONALD REAGAN: A LIFE ON SCREEN

By | June 2004

Ronald Reagan holds the distinction of being the only movie actor to become President of the United States of America. When he ran for the office in 1980, many people sneered at his previous profession and the quality of his performances…

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RONALD REAGAN: A LIFE ON SCREEN

Ronald Reagan holds the distinction of being the only movie actor to become President of the United States of America. When he ran for the office in 1980,...

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