Ronald Reagan A Leader Who Shaped American History

More generally, he has revitalized faith in private enterprise, the work ethic, political freedom, and the dignity and responsibility of the ... When Ronald Reagan took office, there were about 26,000 people in federal prison. Today there are more than 150,000. And African Americans are ... The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation provides education, scholarships, exhibits, events, and media related to the lives of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. I was assigned to the group that compiled the many ridiculous things Gov. Ronald Reagan had said through the years. ... president when he said he ... Richard Nixon made Carter tempting; Carter made Ronald Reagan necessary. The deceits and crimes of Nixon's imperial presidency bred Carter's ... 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 ... When he became president in 1981, federal spending accounted for 22 percent of the Gross Domestic Product; when he left office eight years later ... This budget would set the course for military spending during Ronald Reagan's administration. After Carter left office on January 20, 1981 ... During his Presidency, Ronald Reagan successfully lowered the tax structure and championed business growth allowing the United States to enjoy the largest ... Ronald Reagan had days earlier won a crushing re-election victory over Carter's vice president, Walter Mondale. This invitation came about ...