Reagan's Lasting Influence A Legacy of American Optimism

These shaky economic times helped Reagan get elected and once in office, he made his top priority fixing the economic crisis the U.S. faced. The preservation of the social security system is one of those issues. And in the uniquely American way, those of us who participate in government, Republicans ... The 40th president of the United States of America, Reagan, 93, devoted his presidency to winning the Cold War, scaling back what he ... In his 1997 State of the Union address, President Clinton announced his plan to balance the budget for the first time in 27 years. Later that year, he signed ... Ultimately, by striving to end the nuclear arms race and avoid Armageddon, he contributed to the dynamics that led to the dissolution of the ... Reform, aims to erect a Reagan monument in every state and to have something named after the former president in each of the nation's 3,054 counties. Second, we ... Historians reflect on former President Ronald Reagan's legacy in U.S. politics ... Richard, what would you say would be the most enduring feature ... 11 In contrast President Reagan has been promoting comprehensive tax reform, called 'Treasury Two,' as the centrepiece of his second term, and sees the drive ... The Lasting Legacy of Reagan's Speech ... In the aftermath of the Berlin Wall's fall, many began to reevaluate Reagan's earlier speech, viewing it ... The Reagan administration did not propose changes in the legislation affecting health, safety, and the environment, but it reduced the number of new regulations ...