The Ronald Reagan Era Transforming America's Political Landscape

Reagan challenged Gerald Ford in the 1976 presidential election for the Republican nomination but ultimately failed in his bid. However, he was ... Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States (1981–89), noted for his conservative Republicanism, his fervent anticommunism, and his appealing ... Chronological List of Presidents, First Spouses, and Vice Presidents of the United States ; 1981-1989, Ronald Reagan · Nancy Reagan ; 1989-1993 ... James Earl Carter Jr. served a single term as the 39th president of the United States, but despite his short tenure, he had the most ... 10/28/1980 Reagan and President Carter Debate. 11/04/1980 In a landslide electoral college victory, Reagan was elected the 40th President of the United States. Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois. Reagan had a long career as an actor and union leader before he became the governor of ... President Ronald Reagan made it clear that his objectives were to cut taxes, fight communism, reinforce national defense, and slow the growth of government. President, Vice President, First Lady, Mrs. Cheney, News, Your Government, History & Tours, Kids, E-mail, En Español When Ronald Reagan took office, there were about 26,000 people in federal prison. Today there are more than 150,000. And African Americans are ... The presidency of Ronald Reagan began with the first inauguration of Ronald Reagan as the 40th President of the United States on January 20, 1981, ...