Reagan's Impact on the Supreme Court Conservative Shift and Judicial Legacy

The Reagan Administration took office at a time of high inflation, slow economic growth and nationwide concern about the United States' ability to maintain its ... 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, ... Ronald Reagan was America's most ideological president in his rhetoric, yet pragmatic in his actions. He believed in balanced budgets, but never submitted one. As one of the most popular Presidents in our history, Ronald Reagan's presidency represented a major shift toward American conservative values. His influence ... In reality, he increased government spending, cut taxes and turned the United States from a creditor to a debtor nation. During his presidency, ... In 1980, confidence in the American economy and government hit rock bottom. Looking for a change and the promise of a better future, voters turned to Ronald ... “He looks like a Filipino.” Reagan accepted this unflinchingly. He started wearing wide-collar shirts to make his neck look longer and combing ... The efforts of academics, conservative think tanks, and political leaders on emphasizing markets and reducing government paid off after the election of ... Reagan's 1981 Program for Economic Recovery had four major policy objectives: (1) reduce the growth of government spending, (2) reduce the marginal tax ... Deregulated the economy and got us out of the stagflation of the 70's. The economy and the stock market boomed. The only president we've ever ...