29. The Reagan Phenomenon A Populist Movement's Rise

Explore the unique and enigmatic qualities of Ronald Reagan's presidency - a leader who left an indelible mark that was challenging to define, ... On August 8, 1974 -- forty years ago this past Friday – after winning the 1972 presidential election in an unprecedented landslide, President Nixon resigned in ... Let us not forget that many of the serious problems facing America today began or worsened during Reagan's presidency. Dr. Witcher is currently Assistant Professor at Huntingdon College. His research covers political, economic, and intellectual history from 1920 to the present ... In the 1980 presidential election, Republican former California Governor Ronald Reagan defeated incumbent Democratic President Jimmy Carter in a landslide. How Ronald Reagan used coded racial appeals to galvanize white voters and gut the middle class. For G.O.P. presidential contenders, the apotheosis of the Reagan era is an article of faith. Michael Kinsley thinks they should be appalled ... The Trump administration has undertaken an assault on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an agency critical to environmental health. Ronald Reagan, a conservative Republican, won the 1980 presidential election in a landslide. · Reagan's campaign brought together a “New Right” coalition of ... Watch the full debate here: https://youtu.be/zkMPnIEfbbY On October 7, 1984, President Reagan participated in a pivotal debate against ...