REAGAN_110726_0067
Existing comment: Foundations of a Leader

"The Reagans... had little in material terms, but we were emotionally wealthy beyond imagination... young people in a young land with the best days ahead."
-- Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan's early life in rural Illinois reveals lessons, beliefs, and personal strengths that guided him for the rest of his life. Examples of patriotism, generosity, determination and a sense of humor are easy to find in his childhood. The courage and values he showed as president were already visible in the young man.
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