Ronald Reagan's early years
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H9, Ronald Reagan in Dixon, Illinois. 1920s. Historical Photograph Collection, 1890s-1985; Ronald Reagan Historical Photographs, 1981–1985; White House Photographic Collection. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA. NAID: 276565133.
Ronald Reagan's early years1911-1928
Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, IL on 02/06/1911 to Jack and Nelle Reagan. His older brother Neil [Moon] was born in 1908. After a series of homes in Illinois: Chicago, Galesburg, Monmouth, and Tampico, the Reagans settled in Dixon, IL 12/06/1920. Ronald Reagan always considered Dixon as his home town.
Young Ronald Reagan worked his first job at Lowell Park in Dixon as a lifeguard on the Rock River. In the next seven summers he was credited with saving seventy-seven lives.
In June 1928 Reagan graduated from Dixon High School, where he participated in basketball, drama, football and track. Showing early leadership ability, he also served as student body president.
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