Reagan's Transformative Conservatism A Lasting Impact on America

Shortly before he became president, Reagan told an aide: “My idea of American policy toward the Soviet Union is simple, and some would say simplistic. It is ... Still, Reagan's popularity went up in 1988 when he helped bring an end to the Cold War, a long period of tensions between the United States and the former ... The pillars of Reagan's economic policy included increasing defense spending, balancing the federal budget and slowing the growth of government spending, ... The Reagan presidency had a profound and lasting impact on the Republican Party and American politics more broadly. By championing a conservative, pro-business, ... Reagan's strategy in dealing with the Soviet Union and ending the Cold War involved reviving the U.S. economy, restoring American self- ... “The diplomacy between President Reagan and Saint John Paul II contributed to the downfall of communism and the freedom that the modern world ... Reagan had the single largest number of cabinet members and staff who were convicted criminals, more than any President in US history - ... Reagan's 1981 Program for Economic Recovery had four major policy objectives: (1) reduce the growth of government spending, (2) reduce the marginal tax ... Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States on January 20, 1981. His presidency marked a significant shift in American politics, ... Max Boot reintroduces us to one of America's most consequential and controversial presidents – and his lasting impact on the US and the world.