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 Ronald Wilson Reagan - Simi Valley, CA Posted by:  Gryffindor3
N 34° 15.539 W 118° 49.225
11S E 332389 N 3792371
The 40th president of the United States of America, Ronald Wilson Reagan, is buried in Simi Valley, California.
Waymark Code: WM5DMN
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2008
Views: 30
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library is the final resting place of the fortieth President of the United States. Open to the public, this peaceful location offers insight into the man who rose to become one of the most popular presidents in recent history.
Description:
From sports broadcaster to actor, from governor to President, Ronald Reagan's life and career epitomized achievement. Born in Tampico, Illinois, Reagan first rose to prominence as the leading man in several Hollywood films. It was during this time that he became president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). In 1966, he was elected governor of California, defeating Pat Brown. In November 1980, he soundly defeated Democrat Jimmy Carter and Independent John B. Anderson in the general election, garnering 489 electoral votes. The "Reagan Revolution" had begun. On January 20, 1981, he was sworn in as the fortieth President of the United States, serving two terms. He died on June 5, 2004.
Date of birth: 02/06/1991
Date of death: 06/05/2004
Area of notoriety: Politics
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Open daily, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Fee required?: Yes
Web site: [Web Link]
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