Ronald Reagan's Enduring Legacy Shaping America for the 21st Century

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 ... Former executive assistant to Ronald Reagan, Peggy Grande, discussed the man, the president and his lasting impact on politics today during a public event. He believed that foreign assistance should be part of a larger foreign policy strategy to promote economic growth and democracy in the ... For 30 years Ronald Reagan has been a hero to Republicans and conservatives, his presidency regarded as the crucial moment when America ... 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 final legacy is that he reignited Americans' optimism and restored Americans' faith in the presidency. We had become very pessimistic in ... Ronald Reagan helped shift the tax burden from wealth to work, he helped hollow out the middle class, his War on Drugs helped launch the ... Ultimately, by striving to end the nuclear arms race and avoid Armageddon, he contributed to the dynamics that led to the dissolution of the ... Ronald Reagan (40) Event Timeline 01/20/1981-01/20/1989 ; 11/04/1980. Election Day. Reagan wins 91% of the Electoral College and 51% of the popular vote. ; 1981. In a 1964 televised speech, Reagan told the American people he believed there could be no accommodation with the Soviets. We cannot buy our security, our ...