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Ronald Reagan
A well-known actor, Ronald Reagan became governor of California and then the 40th President of the United States.
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The Contras was the counterrevolutionaries backed by Reagan.
What does 'Win one for the Gipper' mean?
"Some time, Rock, when the team is up against it, when things are wrong and the breaks are beating the boys - tell them to go in there with all they've got and win just one for the Gipper."
- George Gipp (All American Football Player, University of Notre Dame)
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It is reported that George Gipp made the above statement while on his death bed to his coach, Knute Rockne. Eight years later, Rockne used Gipp's statement in his famous half-time speech when Notre Dame was losing to Army. Notre Dame came from behind to beat Army 12-6. When Notre Dame half back, Jack Chevigny, scored Notre Dame's winning touchdown he shouted, "That one was for the Gipper."
The phrase, "win one for the Gipper," is well known in the sports world. It exemplifies the true meaning of playing for a purpose, or put another way, a reason for being. We all should adopt the phrase "win one for the Gipper" in our personal lives. The key is to figure out the true "Gippers" in our lives. We need to take some time to focus on what is really important (the "Gippers") in our lives and make a commitment to live our lives accordingly. When we live our lives with purpose and we happen to be "up against it, when things are wrong and the breaks are beating us," we too shall conquer and be able to say "that was for the Gipper!"
Happy Birthday George Gipp! (1895 -1920)
What did Ronald Reagan look like?
Ronald Reagan was a movie star and leading man and looked like one, although he was getting older when he ran for president. His height was 6' 1'' and he weighed 185 and had an athletic build . He had thick brown hair and blue eyes. It is easy to find pictures of him and you can still rent many of his movies. A few links for pictures are given below.
Did the US sell arms to Iran during Reagan's term?
Yes, they illegally sold arms to Iran and finally admitted to it. They continued to deny that it was a part of any arms for hostages deal (See Iran-Contra Affair).
Who was governor Before Ronald Reagan?
Reagan was governor of California and served two terms in that office, from 1967 to 1975.
How had Ronald Reagans death affected his family?
The family felt that they lost their one and only father. Also, they knew that they lost their former president.
Why did the Iran Hostage Crisis end on the day that Ronald Reagan became President of the US?
Negotiations related to release started during Carter's administration and involved giving the Iranian government $11-12 billion in Iranian assets that Carter had frozen 10 days after the seizure of the U.S. embassy. The Iranians feared having to start over when Reagan took office and were thus willing to release the hostages. They, therefore, released the hostages just as Reagan took power.
What two current US Supreme Court justices were appointed by President Ronald Reagan?
Antonin Scalia (1986)
Anthony Kennedy (1988)
