Ronald Reagan A Conservative's Legacy on American Politics

There was a general shift rightward, at least at the national level. Even liberals (President Bill Clinton, for example) had to adopt ... Indeed, one of Reagan's most important legacies was his contribution to an enduring ... But the fiscal crisis had a profound and lasting effect on American ... ... Reagan Revolution" led by President Ronald Reagan in domestic and foreign policy had a lasting impact. It overlaps with what political scientists call the ... As president, the case describes how Reagan revitalized the U.S. economy, negotiated nuclear arms reductions, and precipitated the end of the Soviet Union and ... Ronald Reagan's impact and lasting legacy are the focus of this final episode along with his personal life, including his battle with Alzheimer's disease. The election of Ronald Reagan marked the beginning of a dramatic ... able economic impact on State and local governments. Following up ... Until he contracted Alzheimer's disease, he enjoyed his retirement, traveling once or twice a week to his suite of offices in a nearby Century City tower ... Ronald Reagan's transitions from actor to conservative activist to governor to president illustrate how popular culture and a mastery of mass media can propel ... The Lasting Impact of Reagan's War on Drugs ... During the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed a “war” on illegal drugs claiming drug ... ... lasting impact on our nation political life. I assess the bequest of Reagan's presidency to the future under eight heading broad public concern: the welfare ...