Ronald Reagan Architect of the Star Wars Defense System

In 1983, president Ronald Reagan shocked the world when he announced that the United States was developing an ultra-modern defense system against ... The idea dates to former President Ronald Reagan's administration, when it was derided as "Star Wars." Because such a system would require ... The House also cut funding for Star Wars by over $2 billion to $3.1 billion. The Senate figure is $3.9 billion. Mr Sam Nunn, the ranking ... UnitedStates President Ronald Reagan announced his intentions to develop a new system, the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), to reduce the threat of ... On March 23, 1983, President Ronald Reagan made his famous Star Wars speech, announcing his plan to develop a missile defense system that ... See the Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Library. Subscribe to FOX 11 on YouTube: ... 1983: President Reagan announces his "Star Wars" missile-defense program. Image may contain Ronald Reagan Tie Accessories Accessory Human Person ... During the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan initiated the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), an anti-ballistic missile program that was ... The cartoon shows Ronald Reagan wearing a "USA" shirt and riding a ski lift with missiles on his feet instead of skis. Ronald Reagan at the White House, March 24, 1983 It became known to the public when the US president announced SDI in a televised speech. At ...