Ronald Reagan's Impact on American Conservatism A Legacy of Conservative Thought

Ronald Reagan figured that if you cut taxes on companies and the very wealthy and reduced regulations on business, they would invest more, the economy would ... ... U.S. President in person. The following ... One quote stood out: Carter commenting on Reagan's victory and the state of American politics. 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 ... On April 22, 1983, President Reagan ended the ban on negotiations regarding Soviet long-term purchases of U.S. grain. September 1983: Downing of Korean Airlines ... His unflinching confidence in the ability and destiny of the American people helped to navigate our country through its clash with the Soviet ... Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, remains a towering figure in American political history. The Reagan NLRB aggressively reversed precedents, and narrowed workers' rights, and workers are still feeling the effects of a number of key decisions made by ... In addition to reviving the economy and reducing the size of the federal government, Ronald Reagan also wished to restore American stature in the world. In Central. America—where the Reagan Doctrine would be applied most rigorously—the president saw a rising tide of communism. Human rights would have to take. “From humble roots, to Hollywood, to Sacramento, to Washington, President Ronald Reagan left a lasting impact on America,” said Secretary Acosta ...