In April, Ukrainians made actor Volodymyr Zelensky president. Immediately, comparisons began between Zelensky and Ronald Reagan, America’s two-term president who was also a former actor. However, Reagan succeeded not because of his acting, but rather for the achievements he delivered. There are other important differences: Reagan has served as governor of California and crossed the country as a motivational speaker for General Electric, learning the issues of the day.
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Michael Yurkovich: Reagan made history, and Zelensky can too
US President Ronald Reagan (C) salutes beside his wife Nancy Reagan after being sworn in as 40th President of the United States by Chief Justice Warren Burger during inaugural ceremony, on Jan. 20, 1981 at the Capitol in Washington, DC.
