“My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose - somehow we win out.”

The 40th U.S. president and Hollywood actor (1911–2004) is best known for his political career, including two terms as president (1981–1989) and his advocacy for conservative policies. His leadership during the Cold War and his communication style left a lasting impact on American politics.