What hardship did Ronald Reagan face?

Answer 1

Hardships in Reagan's life

• His father was an alcoholic and a poor provider. Money was often scarce when Reagan was growing up.

• His failed marriage with his first wife and the loss of their baby had to hurt.

• Being drafted soon after signing a second movie contract cost him financially,

• He was severely wounded while he was President. He later had colon surgery which was a hardship.
• He always had weak eyes and he lost the hearing in one ear due to an explosion on the movie set while he was making a movie.

• He suffered from Altzhimer's disease the last 10 years of his life.

• His daughter with Nancy, Patti Davis, more or less disowned him, changing her last name to Davis and writing against his political views.

Answer 2

One of the key hardships Ronald Reagan faced was the assassination attempt in March 1981. He was shot and seriously wounded by John Hinckley Jr. This incident had a significant emotional and physical impact on Reagan but also further solidified his popularity and resolve as a strong and resilient leader.