Are flashing lights in the field of vision always indicative of eye problems? No, flashing lights are not always ocular in origin. People experiencing a TIA (a transient ischemic attack, which may be an early warning sign of impending stroke) sometimes report flashing lights.
President Gerald Ford. After passing Ronald Reagan on Sunday, Gerald Ford became the oldest living United States President in history at 93 years old. Ford was born on July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska and has been alive for 93 years and 121 days. Former record-holder Reagan died at 93 years and 120 days in June, 2004.
Republican Ronald Reagan became the oldest President elected when he took office as the 40th President of the United States.The actor turned politician served two terms as President, from 1981 to 1989. Dates:February 6, 1911 -- June 5, 2004.nly two months after taking office as President of the United States, Reagan was shot on March 30, 1981 by John W. Hinckley, Jr. outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C. Hinckley was copying a scene from the movie Taxi Driver, strangely believing that this was going to win him actress Jodie Foster's love.