My first few years as governor were during the period when people talked of long hot summers to come. We had had the Watts riots just prior to my tak… - Ronald Reagan
" "My first few years as governor were during the period when people talked of long hot summers to come. We had had the Watts riots just prior to my taking office and racial tensions were very high. Without informing the press, I traveled up and down the state meeting with minority groups and leaders, sometimes in private homes, sometimes in headquarters they had in various community projects. I wanted to know firsthand what their problems were, what was on their minds, and what we could do to change things.
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About Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan (6 February 1911 – 5 June 2004) was an American politician and actor, who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Prior to his presidency, he served as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975, following a career as a Hollywood actor and union leader. He was the husband of Jane Wyman (1940–1949) and Nancy Davis (married in 1952).
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Ronald Wilson Reagan
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The Gipper
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The Great Communicator
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President Reagan
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President Ronald Reagan
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Ronald W. Reagan
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Ronald W Reagan
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R. W. Reagan
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