The Ronald Reagan Revolution A Party that Inspired a Nation

11/13/1979 Reagan announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for President. He was the tenth and last Republican to enter the race. 1980. 02/23/1980 ... Reagan had spent much of his political career campaigning and voting for Democrats, but throughout the 1950s his increasingly conservative views turned him ... (a) The Democratic Party of today claims lineal descent from the first Republican Party, with President Jefferson as its founder. Authorities differ as to the ... OnThisDay in 1984, we reflect on the enduring legacy of President #RonaldReagan, a leader who emphasized the power of remembrance. He was a leader of the conservative movement that displaced the Republican Party's liberal-moderate faction and established conservatism as the prevailing ... In recent years, a growing number of Reagan Republicans have sought to move the party away from its traditional stances and toward a more independent and reform ... He may be the patron saint of limited government, but Ronald Reagan started out as a registered Democrat and New Deal supporter. An F.D.R. fan, the Gipper ... Political Party: Republican. Family. Father: John Reagan Mother: Nelle Wilson Wife: Jane Wyman, Nancy Davis Children: Maureen and Michael (with Jane Wyman) ... John Hinckley Jr attempts to assassinate President Reagan following Reagan's remarks to the AFL-CIO. 04/11/1981. Reagan leaves the hospital. 04/24/1981. Lifts ... ... (Ronald Reagan), while it was higher for the other three Republicans. For example, the unemployment rate has fallen from 6.4% at the start of ...