Ronald Reagan's Enduring Legacy on the United States

Reagan calls for “New Federalism” in his State of the Union address, advocating less federal spending and more state initiative to solve social and economic ... He was able to capture the political capital of an unsettled national mood and, in the process, helped set an agenda and policies that would affect his ... America's 40th president, Ronald Wilson Reagan, died 14 years ago today after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. The Reagan era refers to the period during Ronald Reagan's presidency from 1981 to 1989, marked by a shift towards conservative policies in the United ... “From humble roots, to Hollywood, to Sacramento, to Washington, President Ronald Reagan left a lasting impact on America,” said Secretary Acosta ... His unflinching confidence in the ability and destiny of the American people helped to navigate our country through its clash with the Soviet ... A commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, RONALD WILSON REAGAN, consisting of the eu- logies and encomiums for RONALD ... In keeping with the Reagan Doctrine, he gave support to anti-Communist insurgencies in Central America, Asia, and Africa. Overall, the Reagan years saw a ... "For years, Government spending and taxation have grown faster than the underlying economy," the President said. "The American people elected us ... When President Reagan took office, he promised to rebuild the nation's defenses, restore economic growth, and trim the size of the federal government.