5. Young Reagan came to Hollywood in 1937 and three years later played George Gipp in his most acclaimed film, Knute Rockne — All American.
6. The Republican Party was impressed by his political views and charisma, and Reagan, who had not held public office before, was elected governor of California in 1966 with their backing
7. Reagan was the only California governor to become president of the United States.
8. Reagan obtained legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment, and strengthen the national military muscle
9. Reagan's economic program of tax cuts and deregulation helped stimulate and reinvigorate the American economy.