Ronald Reagan's Presidency A Transformative Era

He oversaw one of the largest (and most expensive) water projects in the nation's history. And despite his harsh rhetorical attacks on the University of ... In a stunning electoral landslide, Ronald Reagan was elected the 40th president of the United States in 1980. A former actor known for his folksy charm and ... Ronald Reagan was America's 40th president and was in office between January 20, 1981 and January 20, 1989. Reagan had previously served as the governor of ... The many lives of Ronald Reagan--movie actor, TV star, governor, president--are explored in a personal journey from his boyhood to the ... Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and became a highly influential voice ... The National Airport (now Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) site is rich in historical significance dating back to colonial days. 1988, Dec. 27-29, Ronald Reagan, 63, 29 ; 1993, Jan. 8-11, George Bush, 56, 37 ... US President from 1981-1989, Ronald Reagan was a staunch anti-communist who improved US-Soviet relations and negotiated arms reduction treaties with Mikhail ... ... President Ronald Reagan in 1984. He received the votes of more than 62 million Americans, the most ever for a Republican candidate. President Trump has ... Reagan defied expectations by turning toward the center. He acted as president of the United States, not president of the Republican Party.