Ronald Reagan's Foreign Policy Accomplishments Their Enduring Impact on Global Stability

In his 1985 State of the Union address, President Ronald Reagan called upon Congress and the American people to stand up to the Soviet Union, what he had ... Reagan's strategy in dealing with the Soviet Union and ending the Cold War involved reviving the U.S. economy, restoring American self- ... He believed that foreign assistance should be part of a larger foreign policy strategy to promote economic growth and democracy in the ... The pillars of Reagan's economic policy included increasing defense spending, balancing the federal budget and slowing the growth of government spending, ... Ronald Reagan entered the White House in 1981 with strongly conservative values but experience in moderate politics. Although he had long warned about the dangers of big government, he created a new cabinet-level agency, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the number of ... 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 ... 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 ... Reagan ran for governor in 1966 on a conservative platform: fiscal responsibility, limited government, cracking down on student protests and welfare reform. 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.