Ronald Reagan's Unwavering Optimism A Source of Inspiration

Much is being written about Ronald Reagan's successes in economics, politics and foreign affairs. Just as important was how he responded to his failures. The long-term impact of Ronald Reagan's presidency is profound, as it solidified conservative ideology as a dominant force in American politics. His emphasis on ... Reagan strongly believed that American ingenuity could conquer technological obstacles. This belief is what drove his pursuit of SDI, despite ... For 30 years Ronald Reagan has been a hero to Republicans and conservatives, his presidency regarded as the crucial moment when America ... 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 ... When was this blissful time when thrift and hard work were rewarded and the government knew its place? Certainly not when Reagan was actually ... The pillars of Reagan's economic policy included increasing defense spending, balancing the federal budget and slowing the growth of government spending, ... He tripled the national debt and started the deregulation of Wall St. which set us on a pattern of financial chicanery that led to the 2008 ... He has restored the American economy (a president's single most important domestic responsibility) even as he has frustrated the Left's ambition to ... The Reagan era or the Age of Reagan is a periodization of recent American history used by historians and political observers to emphasize that the ...