Taking a Look at Ronald Reagan

Moss, G. D. & Thomas, E. A. (2013). Moving on: the American people since 1945 (5th ed.).

Ronald Reagan was a child of the Great Depression who grew up with traditional family values. During his adulthood, Reagan supported Roosevelt, and in fact voted for him four times. Ronald Reagan can be compared to Franklin Roosevelt in many aspects beginning with the successes that each had as president. Both were conservatives who entered the presidential office hoping to make changes in policies and taxes, as well as changes in public attitude towards American progress, strength, and growth. Reagan entered office during the depression of the seventies and shortcomings of Jimmy Carter, much like Roosevelt rose out of the Great Depression and self-defeating endeavors of Herbert Hoover (Sloan, 2008). Prior to becoming recognized as great presidents, each would serve as governors

Ronald Reagan is to this date the oldest serving president, and the effects of his presidency have affected not only the United States of America but most of the world as well. The consensus among historians is that Ronald Reagan left a lasting legacy that was a great one in numerous ways. His Reaganomics improved America’s economy greatly, and secured its future economic prosperity. He also fought communism head on and was able to end it in most parts of the world, but more importantly in Soviet Russia. However, in doing so he got wrapped up in the Iran-Contra Affair, which will forever be tied to his name in a negative regard. Within America, Reagan was able to improve society such as his success in curbing the use of illegal drugs.

President Ronald Reagan, the man who is accredited with ended the forty six year cold war was elected on Nov. 4, 1980. Reagan won his election with fifty percent of the popular vote over former President Jimmy Carter who had forty one percent. While Reagan as a president is praised for such successes as strengthening the national defense, stimulating growth in the U.S. economically, and as mentioned before he is considered the President who ended the Cold War. President Reagan had achieved many things by the end of his administration, but just as he had many successes his presidency was plagued with shortcomings and a handful of what could be considered flat out failures. The purpose of this writing is to establish and identify the ‘cons’ or failures of the Reagan administration, and provide a brief description of each different aspect of the administration.

Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois on February 6, 1911 to Nelle Wilson and John Edward Reagan. His father, also known as Jack Reagan, came from an Irish background, while his mother was a Scottish and English mix. Reagan had only one sibling, his brother, Neil Reagan. He attended a high school nearby what he considers his hometown, Dixon. At Dixon high school, he served as student body president and participated in football,basketball, track, and school plays. After graduating from Dixon High, he proceeded to attend Eureka College, a small liberal arts institution and majored in economics and sociology. While he attended college, he eventually became interested in drama. He attended a screen test in 1937, this won him a contract in Hollywood. In the next two decades, he had appeared in 50 films. Reagan was married twice, first to Jane Wyman, and second to Nancy Davis. Reagan had two children with each of his wives.

There were many influential individuals that shaped the world around what people do today in everyday life. In the 20th century, influential people either changed the way we lived today for the good or for the bad. One major political influential figure was Ronald Reagan. He has been credited with ending the cold war, which abolished many of the political and military tensions between the Eastern and Western Blocs. He called the former USSR government wicked and demanded for the Berlin Wall, that separated east and West Germany, to be torn down. I believe Ronald Reagan, a former double-termed president of the United States and actor, changed society for the better for his choices in politics and what he had done with the military and cold war. His actions shaped the world then and continue to do so now. His philosophy still dominates politics today as he is often quoted and referenced by current prominent leaders especially regarding fiscal policies.

Introduction Reagan, Ronald Wilson (1911- ),the 40th president of the United States (1981-1989), enforced the policies that reversed a general direction of movement toward greater government involvement in economic and social regulation. Reagan as the younger of two sons, was born in Tampico, Illinois and spent most of his childhood in Dixon, Illinois. After studying at Eureka College,a small Disciples of Christ college near Peoria, Illinois, he majored in economics, and became the president of the student body, a member of the football team, and captain of the swimming team. He had special drawings toward acting, but after the graduation in 1932 the only job available related to show business was as a local radio sportscaster. In 1936 he

The phenomenon dubbed the “Reagan Revolution,” can have its roots traced back decades, as early as the 1950s. It is important to start in this era, as it sets the stage for the 60s, which ultimately leads into the 70s and 80s, as history tends to portray a cause and effect relationship. Each of these generations contribute to this revolution of conservatism becoming the most popular view in the nation because of their cultural and social elements, with the 60s being the most important period. However, there is also an effect that stems from the previous Presidents, and their governing abilities, or lack thereof, that held office before Reagan. Ultimately, it is a blend of these two components at the same time in their respective decades,

Of the cases listed, I think the most serious case involving Ronald Reagan. Reagan was suspected of indecencies which was in close association with the study of the Iran-Contra litigation and the Wedtech deceitful justification case (Friedrichs, 2009). As the president of the United States, people viewed Reagan as an omnipresent “sleaze factor;” the public began to view him as being pessimism because as the president his duty was to be upright, trustworthy, honest ,and fair but these are the things that he lacked throughout his time in office. More than 200 associates that were affiliated with the Regan administration were scrutinized for moral or illegal misconduct (Friedrichs, 2009). This is the largest number of sandals that any United States

at which time states began passing State Care Acts in the 1890 early 1900. These acts transferred the care of the severe mentally ill to the state. Where

Ronald Regan brought nothing but hope into America when it was needed the most. He led the great comeback. He made something impossible look so easy. He made everyone who doubting him rethink their statement. Reagan inspired America. On that day he kicked off his campaign, and throughout his presidency, he challenged us to lift our sights. He assured us that every American is created with the rights to life and liberty. Our dream is coming alive in our minds and hearts in unique and wonderful ways. When Reagan said, “We are Americans!” it was his voice that proved to the people that this land was ours and nobody could take away our dream for this great land. That is why he was so determined to knock down barriers that prevented individuals from reaching their dreams, and America from achieving greatness.

Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 to Nelle and John Reagan. He was born in a second story apartment building in Tampico, Illinois. His father, Jack Reagan, was a storyteller and a salesman. His mother, Nelle (Wilson) Reagan, was a stay at home mother of two. Reagan’s only brother Neil who was born on September 16, 1908 was an advertising executive. As a boy Reagan was his father nicknamed him “Dutch” because of his fat little Dutchman like appearance and his Dutchman haircut. The family briefly lived in several towns in Illinois until in 1920, the Reagans settled in Dixon. While living in Dixon, Reagan attended Dixon High School where he participated in acting, sports, and

Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911. In Tampico, Illinois Reagan was the second of the sons to be born from their parents John “Jack” Edward Reagan and Nelle Wilson Reagan. Jack Reagan was a Democrat and was remembered for outspoken oppositions to racial discrimination. As for Reagan’s mother Nelle Reagan who was conservative, she gave sensational readings to people at women’s groups,jails and hospitals. During Reagan’s childhood it contained a sequence of moves. Then the Reagan family settled in Dixon, Illinois when Reagan was nine years old. Where Jack Reagan opened a shoe store, that business did not last very long. So then Jack Reagan later then held a negligible government job apportion relief checks during the Great Depression. Nelle Reagan was an heartfelt religious member of the Disciples of christ church Nelle

Picture yourself as the most powerful person in the free world. Ask yourself the question “How much is one American life worth?” Could you even put a price tag on it? Would you be willing to come up with challenging new ideas or potentially do what is wrong to save a life if you can’t put a value on it?

Ronald Regan, the 40th president of the United States, displayed his support for Barry Goldwater. Regan was a democrat previous of his campaign for Barry Goldwater. He also claims that the Democratic Party “left” him. Freedom can be defined in many words, and Regan defined it as, “the right to make our own decisions and determine our own destiny.” He is saying that if Goldwater was elected then he would give this right back to the American People. Regan claims that the government was taking millions of dollars in taxes, but spends in in under a day. The country’s debt is increasing more than it has ever in the past, and the people aren’t aware how this is happening. People don’t know what goes on within the government, and the public isn’t allowed to know everything that the government is ding either. The government should be more transparent with the people since the