Ronald Reagan's Legacy The Architect of Modern American Conservatism

A onetime movie star and president of the Screen Actor's Guild (1947–1952), Reagan was originally a Democrat but turned to the Republican Party ... 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. End of the Cold War: Reagan's determined diplomacy played a vital role in the collapse of the Soviet Union, ending the Cold War. Strong US ... Election Day, Reagan wins 59% of the popular vote and 98% of the electoral vote. Defeats former Vice-President Walter Mondale. 1985. 02/06/1985. State of ... 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 ... “[Reagan] transformed a sputtering U.S. economy into a rocket of growth that led to a generation of prosperity. He restored a neglected U.S. ... Reagan established a number of economic policies that supported America's ag industry—including the need for sustained credit and cash flow to ... Significantly, President Reagan also took steps to increase state power ... cernible influence on America's competitiveness, but the influence of big ... With the nuclear freeze movement gaining momentum in the United States, Reagan ... "The Mixed Legacies of Ronald Reagan." in The Enduring Reagan , ed. Charles ... He had become frustrated at his inability to secure the release of the seven American hostages being held by Iranian terrorists in Lebanon. As president, Reagan ...