From 1981 to 1989, Ronald Reagan served as the 40th president of the United States. Coming from an entertainment background, Reagan won the hearts of voters across the country and governed as one of the nation's most popular presidents.
Hailed by many as one of the greats, others feel his economic policies are directly responsible for the income inequality and unchecked corporate greed hurting the nation today. Here are 25 photos of what things looked like behind the scenes of his administration.
1
President Ronald Reagan
Working on the State of the Union Address at his oval office desk. 1982.
2
Aiming a Rifle
Air Force One in 1983.
3
Throwing a Football
The oval office, 1982.
4
Ronald, Nancy, and Margaret Thatcher
Inside Aspen Lodge at Camp David, 1986.
5
Throwing a Paper Airplane
From the balcony of Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, 1986.
6
Wearing a Football Helmet
During a private dinner and movie showing of "Knute Rockne" with George Allen in the Red Room. 1982.
7
Meeting With Afghan Representatives
The Oval Office in 1983.
8
Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher
In the Oval Office, 1988.
9
Touring the Area Gun Emplacements
Pointe du Hoc, Normandy.
10
With Ray Charles
After the acceptance speech at the RNC in Dallas, 1984.
11
Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan
Honoring the victims of the bombing of the United States Embassy in Beirut.
12
With Margaret Thatcher
During their trip to the United Kingdom and their welcoming ceremony at Kensington Palace, 1984.
13
Ronald Reagan and Shintaro Abe
The Oval Office, 1987.
14
In a Meeting
Ronald Reagan in 1984.
15
Outside the Reagan Boyhood Home
Dixon, Illinois, 1984.
16
Throwing the First Pitch
A Baltimore Orioles game in 1986.
17
Riding a Wooden Horse
The Oval Office with Shirley Moore, 1982.
18
At Camp Ronald McDonald
For Good Times, 1987.
19
Eating Dinner
At the home of Rudolph (Rudy) Hines President’s pen pal, 1984.
20
The Concession Phone Call
From Walter Mondale in 1984.
21
Campaigning
With Nancy Reagan in Columbia, South Carolina, 1980.
22
Columbia Space Shuttle Astronauts
Soluting the President, 1982. Commander Thomas K. Mattingly, and Pilot Henry W. Hartsfield.
23
On a Walk
With Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at Camp David, 1986.
24
Helping Nancy Off Her Horse
Camp David, 1984.
25
Celebrating
The end of the 1984 presidential campaign.
