Conquering Adversities A Look at Ronald Reagan's Presidential Hurdles

Ronald Reagan won the 1980 presidential election by a substantial margin, promising to restore American economic prosperity and military prowess. Facing ... Dubbed the Great Communicator, the affable Reagan became a popular two-term president. He cut taxes, increased defense spending, negotiated a ... He faced a series of tough choices that would determine the fate of his Presidency and the long- term future of the U.S. economy. In coming days, the President ... Reagan's militant anticommunism, combined with his penchant for harsh anti-Soviet rhetoric, was one of many factors that contributed to a worsening of relations ... Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to ... In January 1981 Ronald Reagan took office as President after defeating the incumbent Jimmy Carter the previous November ... had been active in Reagan's ... His first inaugural address on January 20, 1981, highlights many major issues of the day, including rising inflation, unemployment, and the Iran Hostage Crisis. As Reagan claimed in his address 'Our military strength is a prerequisite to peace.'Footnote As such, the president requested that the other major NATO members ... Reagan invaded Grenada — Grenada! — and thought that he had restored American greatness on the world stage. He connected with the simple dreams ... OPINION: President Ronald Reagan helped restore the American spirit. His legacy gives us hope today as we faced similar challenges during ...