Reagan's Leadership in Crisis A Masterclass in Resilience

Rt Hon HELEN CLARK (Prime Minister) : I move, That this House note with sadness the death of former United States President Ronald Reagan, ... Excerpted from an essay by Peggy Noonan: In a president, character is everything. A president doesn't have to be brilliant; Harry Truman wasn't brilliant, and ... On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot by John W. Hinkley, Jr., while leaving the Washington Hilton Hotel after giving a speech. Ronald Reagan was guided by the principles of the American founding, especially the idea of ordered liberty. A new poll of experts on the American presidency from University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus reveals several ... On a warm day in West Berlin, a 6-foot-1-inch man confidently stood addressing the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet ... Today is Ronald Reagan's 113th birthday. He was born on February 6, 1911. Thereby, making 1911 one of the greatest all-time years in American history. George Washington; Abraham Lincoln; Franklin D. Roosevelt; Theodore Roosevelt; Woodrow Wilson. These five presidents all served during times of ... As a life-long reader and a believer in the founding values of America, President Reagan was steadfast in his drive to instill a love for freedom in American ... Delve into the insights and controversies surrounding Reagan's tenure, as we unravel the complex tapestry of his political influence.