The 40th president of the United States was Ronald Wilson Reagan. He served two terms from 1981 to 1989. Reagan was a former actor and politician known for his conservative Republican views and his role in the American conservative movement. His presidency, often called the Reagan era, was marked by economic policies known as "Reaganomics," a strong anti-communist stance, and significant events in the Cold War, including arms control agreements with the Soviet Union. He was also known as "the Great Communicator" for his effective public speaking