Ronald Reagan

The 1980s were particularly glorious years for the United States. Jimmy Carter had just lost the 1980 election to Ronald Reagan, and “the Gipper” was set to govern the great fifty states. The once hollywood actor , turned sports commentator was determined to stimulate the american economy, and that he did. Throughout his eight years in office, Reagan took strides to simplify legislation and push the American economy to heights it had never seen before, which by 1989 he had accomplished. While…

Former Prime Minister of Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher, delivers a powerful eulogy to former President Ronald Reagan. In her eulogy she cherishes the greatness of her dear friend, Reagan, and she celebrates the astonishing achievements that Reagan accomplished. Thatcher uses a plethora of rhetorical strategies such as repetition, exaggeration, and she also creates a sense of pathos to the audience. Margaret Thatcher employs the use hyperboles throughout her whole speech. She says "When the…

Reagan was able to increase productivity growth in America, which although might seem like a minor effect, drastically impacted the country. Productivity growth was at 2.8% during the Carter administration, but increased quite profoundly to 4% during the Reagan era (England, 2009). Productivity increases in a country when more hours are worked and more product is produced by the workers per hour. The increase in productivity during Reagan’s presidency can likely be attributed to the decrease in…

On January 28TH 1986, President Ronald Reagan gave his speech famously known as “The Speech on the Challenger Disaster.” He gave this speech in a presidential, hopeful, and very American way. He acknowledges The Challenger Disaster in such a way to address the families of the lost and the school children whose teacher was involved in this terrible disaster. He also creates a positive opinion towards the United States Space Program. He continues to honor the astronauts and tries to help…

Ronald Reagan’s administration was full of scandal and organized crime ties. Ronald Reagan himself was suspected of having close ties with known organized criminal such as Jackie Presser, Senator Paul Laxalt and Roy Williams. Not to mention his campaign was suspected of receiving endorsement of…

presidential candidates, it is natural to look back at some of our nation’s best presidents to compare them to. One of the best and most admired presidents the United States has had is Ronald Reagan. The National Review (2015) looked back at Reagan’s presidency and why the example he set is still relevant to today’s world. Reagan “led a great American comeback” by revitalizing our military and restoring citizens’ American pride. He understood what Americans care most about: family, home, and the…

In 1986, Reagan took violent action to win a battle in his war against terrorism. Reagan started serving his presidential term. The United States had been struggling with foreign nations, such as Libya, specifically relations with Muammar Gaddafi (El-Gadhafi, Quadaffi, Qadhafi). Gaddafi, the Libyan dictator first came to power in 1969. Over the past few decades, the United States tried to solve conflicts with Libya diplomatically (SOURCE). Once Reagan was elected, he tried to continue the…

Ronald Reagan’s Presidency Ronald Reagan’s instance in the White House is to be admired. His eight years as the Head Chief and leader of our nation are outrageous and outstanding. His valor, morals, dignity, and courage have giving him the credibility to be considered one of the best to have ever led this country. His arrangements were not inhumane and neither were they peaceful, but they were modestly promoting life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Ronald Reagan created an economic plan that…

collapse, and what went on with president Bush and Reagan. The end of the cold war and the dissolution of the Soviet Union made a major shift in the United States foreign policy. The end of the Cold War was connected with the fall of the Soviet empire in East Europe. When Khrushchev resigned and with the Cuban Missile Crisis, it affected the Cold War and the USSR had backed down. The USSR had also faced foreign attacks on the Soviet economy. Ronald Regan had isolated the Soviet Union’s economy…

was necessary for the authorities to introduce a new system of American life. With respect to this, Ronald Reagan who gained the victory in the elections of 1980s started a new era in the history of the United States called “Reagan Revolution”. This period became revolutionary for the United States as far as it highly contributed to the modern American country. One of the largest achievements of Reagan was reshaping the idea of freedom, connecting it to anti-communism,…