Reagan's Deregulation Unleashing the Power of Free Enterprise

Experts discuss the policies and priorities of the Ronald Reagan administration and the lessons to be learned for U.S. foreign policy today. Reagan was uplifted by the nation's historic faith and optimism. Roots of America's faith-based optimism were planted by a small band of ... He led a successful life with many different occupations; student leader, lifeguard, football player, radio announcer, actor, soldier, state governor, and ... A new Showtime series titled The Reagans forcefully reminds us that it was Ronald Reagan who set the stage for Trump, demonstrating how ... He was also a brilliantly successful politician. Reagan had no military experience—beyond performing in films for the army during World War II— ... Ronald Reagan was elected US President in 1980, partly due to his criticism of the Soviet Union and his staunch anti-communist stance. 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's air of gentleness was such that few people noticed, or could believe they were noticing, that he had little private empathy with ... ... 7. Ronald Reagan was just 10 weeks into his presidency when a gunman ... “If it makes you feel better, go ahead and do it,” he said. Indeed, they all claim to be carrying out the Reagan Revolution. What did that revolution bring us? Many Americans credit Reagan with reducing ...