Reagan's Impact on America A Legacy of Conservatism and Influence

After a policy of neutrality at the outbreak of World War I, Wilson led America into war in order to “make the world safe for democracy.” Like Roosevelt before ... Ultimately, by striving to end the nuclear arms race and avoid Armageddon, he contributed to the dynamics that led to the dissolution of the ... Since Ronald Reagan left office -- and particularly after his death -- his shadow has loomed large over American politics: Republicans and many Democrats ... Reagan's 1981 Program for Economic Recovery had four major policy objectives: (1) reduce the growth of government spending, (2) reduce the marginal tax ... We saw this when he appealed directly to Americans in 1981, asking them to write letters to their elected representatives in support of ... President Ronald Reagan had sent American troops to Lebanon earlier in 1983, hoping to stabilize a country ravaged by years of civil war. Their mission was ... ... did so at the height of the Cold ... American right wing led by Ronald Reagan. This probably averted a long guerrilla war that would have ... Reagan had the single largest number of cabinet members and staff who were convicted criminals, more than any President in US history - ... His wilderness protection achievements are an enduring legacy for the American people. President Reagan signed into law 38 bills that added more ... He felt he had fulfilled his campaign pledge of 1980 to restore "the great, confident roar of American progress and growth and optimism." On February 6, 1911, ...