Ronald Reagan The President Who Restored American Pride

Presidential Power Ronald Reagan served as America's 40th president. Reagan managed to cut taxes, increase defense spending, negotiate a nuclear arms reduction ... A one-term presidency is painful, especially as decisive a loss as Carter's to Ronald Reagan. Reagan won the 1980 election in a landslide ... Reaganomics reduced taxes, gave specific industries help by reducing tax burdens, and tried to reduce government spending. Did Reagonomics ... He served as a Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States from 1981–1982, Associate Counsel to President Ronald Reagan, White House ... The nutshell case for Reagan's greatness is: 1) He ended the crisis of stagflation and malaise, restoring our country to prosperity and self- ... During her tenure, President Reagan signed the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act on July 27, 1986, which gave the FHWA new tools to improve ... Dealing skillfully with Congress, Reagan obtained legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment, and strengthen national defense ... Notable events included his firing of nearly 12,000 striking air traffic control workers and appointing the first woman to the Supreme Court bench, Sandra Day O ... Ronald Reagan (40) Event Timeline 01/20/1981-01/20/1989 ; 11/04/1980. Election Day. Reagan wins 91% of the Electoral College and 51% of the popular vote. ; 1981. The only movie actor ever to become president, he had a remarkable skill as an orator that earned him the title “the Great Communicator.” His policies have been ...