Ronald Reagan A Symbol of American Conservatism and Its Lasting Impact

Ronald Reagan. The 40th President of the United States. An ambitious and charming figure unlike any other in America's history. 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 ... On the 40th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1984, Ronald Reagan delivered a speech that offered a powerful lesson in politics, nostalgia and ... Yet, critics of the government were not sleeping during the era of big government. Academics, conservative think tanks, and political leaders were laying the ... They would also have the unfortunate effect of disrupting the budget ... lasting solutions to social security's financing problems. I commend the ... Reagan's quotes are prominently displayed throughout the museum, reminding visitors of his enduring impact on the nation and the world. His ... In a debate with former Vice President Walter Mondale on October 21, 1984, Reagan outlines his vision of détente with the Soviet Union. His ... “From humble roots, to Hollywood, to Sacramento, to Washington, President Ronald Reagan left a lasting impact on America,” said Secretary Acosta ... Nevertheless, Reagan will be remembered as the president who reversed the decades-old flow of power to Washington. By dismantling some federal ... The Reagan NLRB aggressively reversed precedents, and narrowed workers' rights, and workers are still feeling the effects of a number of key decisions made by ...