Reagan's Legacy of Reducing Government Its Lasting Impact on American Society

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 ... Former United States President Ronald Reagan's use of media and his charismatic connection with viewers earned him the moniker “the great ... 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 ... affecting every American. President Reagan declared, “It's time to recognize ... It might also compromise. America's ability to make long-term investments. While much of their political partnership was based on smart gamesmanship, Reagan, the Republican, and O'Neill, the Democrat, could put aside ... He embodied the rebound of conservatism, running on a platform of military superiority combined with cuts to the overall federal government, and standing firm ... Corporate executives dabbling in public education had no dis- cernible influence on America's competitiveness, but the influence of ... Reagan's first term, ... Reagan's strategy in dealing with the Soviet Union and ending the Cold War involved reviving the U.S. economy, restoring American self- ... Reagan ran for governor in 1966 on a conservative platform: fiscal responsibility, limited government, cracking down on student protests and welfare reform. Dubbed the Great Communicator, the affable Reagan became a popular two-term president. He cut taxes, increased defense spending, negotiated a ...