RONALD REAGAN 1966 FAMILY PORTRAIT

Ronald Reagan is seen here with his son Ron Jr., wife Nancy and daughter Patti in this Christmas 1966 family portrait. This was the year that Reagan's career in elective politics and his arduous journey to the White House began. Reagan, the 40th President of the United States of America, was instrumental in bringing about the collapse of communism and an end to the Cold War. The former President is now 92 and has been suffering from alzheimer's for over ten years. (UPI/File)