Reagan's Role in the End of the Cold War

49,50. Ronald Reagan. Feb. 6, 1911. Tampico, IL ; 51. George H.W. Bush. Jun. 6, 1924. Milton, MA. As president, Carter accomplished a ... Ronald Reagan shake hands in Cleveland before debating before a nationwide television audience. When President Carter was defeated by Ronald Reagan in 1980—due largely to both economic downturn and the Iranian Hostage Crisis—neither he ... The 39th President of the United States. James Carter. Portrait of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. Ronald Reagan. The 40th President of ... Ronald Reagan's overcoat is on display with the Celebrities in Uniform exhibit in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air ... Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), a former actor and California governor, served as the 40th president from 1981 to 1989. Ronald Reagan was elected President of the United States on November 4, 1980. His triumph capped the rise of the new right/conservative wing of the Republican ... Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States: 1981 ‐ 1989, Ronald Reagan Event Timeline, January 20, 1981. John Kennedy is rated best by Americans – with a net rating of +68, while Ronald Reagan (+38) and Barack Obama (+21) also get substantially ... The United States presidential election of 1980 featured a contest between incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter and his Republican opponent, Ronald Reagan.