Reagan's Presidency A Catalyst for American Renewal

His triumphant campaign that fall scarcely took note of his opponents and spoke instead of what he claimed was the remarkable revival of American fortunes and ... In this letter, he writes, "I myself have been a life long Dem. but no longer." Reagan had only recently switched parties—he refrained from officially becoming ... As one of the most popular Presidents in our history, Ronald Reagan's presidency represented a major shift toward American conservative values. His influence ... At a more philosophical level, the Reagan Administration hired and cultivated a number of lawyers and legal activists who not only opposed both ... With the retiremnent of Ronald Reagan from active political life; the long term effects of his policies and programs need to be addressed. This in ... As Ronald Reagan assumed the presidency, he was greatly troubled by what he saw around the world. For more than three decades, the U.S. and ... RONALD REAGAN, “EVIL EMPIRE SPEECH” (8 MARCH 1983). [1] President ... us life, gave us liberty at the same time.” And it was George Washington who ... Reaganomics refers to the economic policies of Ronald Reagan, the 40th US president, serving from 1981 to 1989. Ultimately, by striving to end the nuclear arms race and avoid Armageddon, he contributed to the dynamics that led to the dissolution of the ... The long-term impact of Reaganomics on American society and politics has been profound and controversial. The emphasis on tax cuts and deregulation shifted the ...