Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004)

President Reagan was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975).

Former first lady Nancy Reagan joined California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today in Simi Valley for a ceremonial signing of a bill making it Ronald Reagan Day every Feb. 6 in California.

The late president — and former California governor — was born Feb. 6, 1911, so the 100th anniversary of his birth is approaching.

A few great Reagan quotes:

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”

“True wealth comes from the heart, from the treasure of ideas and spirit, from the investments of millions of brave people with hope for the future, trust in their fellow men, and faith in God.”

“How do you tell a communist?  Well, it’s someone who reads Marx and Lenin.  And how do you tell an anti-Communist?  It’s someone who understands Marx and Lenin.”

He was a great man and a great President who deserves to be honored.