Reagan's Presidency A Reflection on the Issues that Defined His Era

Ronald Reagan won the 1980 presidential election by a substantial margin, promising to restore American economic prosperity and military prowess. President Reagan put forth an enomoic policy which aimed to reduce government regulation, lower taxes, and promote free-market capitalism. The Trump administration has undertaken an assault on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an agency critical to environmental health. Let us not forget that many of the serious problems facing America today began or worsened during Reagan's presidency. The fourth section will focus on the presidency, highlighting presidential authority and unilateralism. 1.2.1 Party Politics in America. Party Strength over ... Ronald Reagan, originally an American actor and politician, became the 40th President of the United States serving from 1981 to 1989. And it will be 50 years since his late October telecast for Barry Goldwater made him a national political figure. Ronald Reagan had been in ... As a liberal. Democrat, Reagan drew upon the Democratic tradition of populist appeals, adopting the themes of the citizen politician and class conflict in his ... Ronald Reagan gave the Christian Right rhetorical support during his presidential campaigns and time in office, and he invited evangelical leaders such as ... It's considered by many to be the most successful presidential ad campaign in history. It was also one of the first. “Prouder, Stronger, Better”—or as it's ...