Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. He was a Republican and a former actor and governor of California. Reagan is remembered for his economic policies, which included tax cuts, deregulation, and increased military spending. He also sought to end the Cold War by negotiating with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Reagan's presidency is often referred to as the 'Reagan Revolution' due to the lasting impact of his policies.