The Reagan Era Economic Challenges and Political Battles

None of us can afford to underestimate the seriousness of the problems facing Social Security. For generations of Americans, the future literally rests upon ... By 1980, the country was tired of the Democratic Party and facing problems such as inflation, unemployment, and oil shortages, in addition to a hostage ... As president of the Screen Actors Guild, Reagan became embroiled in disputes over the issue of Communism in the film industry; his political views shifted from ... Tax cuts were implemented to stimulate the United States' economy, which was facing double-digit inflation numbers and unemployment above 7 ... ... government, and anti-communism, Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century — and one of the most controversial. The US during the Carter years faced a crisis of confidence. Americans were grappling with economic turmoil at home and a range of challenges to ... Adding to the impression of unfairness are the findings of the US Census Bureau, which reports that poverty has grown under the Reagan ... Reagan faced breast cancer, he was not a worrier. Ronald Reagan did not need the Presidency to feel good about himself or to vanquish some deep-seeded doubts. At the beginning of Reagan's presidency the US was facing high inflation and high unemployment rates. Reagan's economic policies known as “reaganomics' ' ... The biographer is faced with a distinctive challenge when he has ... controversy today, as the wide range of historical literature shows.