EXECUTIVE · CA · 1967-1975
Ronald Reagan
Governor · Republican · California
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Later POTUS #40
Background
Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911–2004) was California Governor 1967-1975 before becoming the 40th President of the United States 1981-1989. Former Hollywood actor + SAG president. Switched D→R 1962. As Gov: confronted UC Berkeley Free Speech protests; signed Therapeutic Abortion Act 1967 + no-fault divorce 1969; raised state taxes to balance budget. Survived 1981 assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. 70 days into presidency. Wife Nancy Davis Reagan was a major political adviser.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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- Gavin Newsom (2019-present)
- Jerry Brown (2011-2019)
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003-2011)
- Gray Davis (1999-2003)
- Pete Wilson (1991-1999)
- Pete Wilson (1991-1999)
- George Deukmejian (1983-1991)
- Jerry Brown (1975-1983)
- Pat Brown (1959-1967)
- Goodwin Knight (1953-1959)
- Earl Warren (1943-1953)