Ronald Reagan's Accomplishments
Andrew Finotti
Dr. Veronica Wilson
History 1968-Present
Wednesday 3:00-5:40
April 14, 2014
Ronald Reagan and the 1980’s Ronald Reagan was one of the greatest presidents in the history of the United States. His one of a kind charisma and many outstanding qualities caused many people to admire him and his views. He has been recognized for having a close knit family life as well as a kind hearted sense of humor. Another reason he was viewed as a great president was his new approach to foreign policy. Under his leadership America was viewed as a powerhouse by the Soviet Union in turn ending the cold war. The number one reason Reagan was one of the greatest presidents in American history was his economic policies. His plan to better the economy …show more content…
George Bush who was Reagans Vice President, specialized in foreign affairs and policies, together they were able to create a considerable stance and alliance with other nations. Ronald Reagan often expressed the idea that America was better than any other country in the world, and as long as it stayed vigorous the world would remain free from trouble. He used this theory to help end the Cold War and strengthen Soviet relations. Gil explains more as to how Reagan’s thoughts kept him and America strong, “Reagan’s hostility to Communism defined his ideology and motivated him throughout his political career…” (Gil 239) To keep America strong he upped military spending and ensured Americans that the American military was superior to all else in the world. Regan worked alongside Prime Minister Gorbachev to reduce nuclear forces throughout the world. Another factor that led up to the Cold War’s end is known as the Strategic Defense Initiative Plan also known as Operation Star Wars. Reagans SDI plan protected the United States along with the World from nuclear attack by intercepting incoming rockets. Hearing this plan Gorbachev feared that he could not match America’s defenses which caused his surrendered all of the Soviet Union’s nuclear powers. This brought on the long anticipated end of the Cold War. Eventually it was found out that operation Star Wars was a made up operation to intimidate the Soviets into surrendering. (The Cold War Museum) From strengthening the United States Military to convincing the Soviet Union to back off Ronald Reagan played an enormous role in the Cold War’s end. Reagan deemed Communism “a form of insanity-a temporary aberration which will one day disappear from the earth because it is contrary to human nature.” (Gil 240) Throughout Reagan’s Presidency he went from having fierce confrontations with the soviets to ending the cold war and even
Dr. Veronica Wilson
History 1968-Present
Wednesday 3:00-5:40
April 14, 2014
Ronald Reagan and the 1980’s Ronald Reagan was one of the greatest presidents in the history of the United States. His one of a kind charisma and many outstanding qualities caused many people to admire him and his views. He has been recognized for having a close knit family life as well as a kind hearted sense of humor. Another reason he was viewed as a great president was his new approach to foreign policy. Under his leadership America was viewed as a powerhouse by the Soviet Union in turn ending the cold war. The number one reason Reagan was one of the greatest presidents in American history was his economic policies. His plan to better the economy …show more content…
George Bush who was Reagans Vice President, specialized in foreign affairs and policies, together they were able to create a considerable stance and alliance with other nations. Ronald Reagan often expressed the idea that America was better than any other country in the world, and as long as it stayed vigorous the world would remain free from trouble. He used this theory to help end the Cold War and strengthen Soviet relations. Gil explains more as to how Reagan’s thoughts kept him and America strong, “Reagan’s hostility to Communism defined his ideology and motivated him throughout his political career…” (Gil 239) To keep America strong he upped military spending and ensured Americans that the American military was superior to all else in the world. Regan worked alongside Prime Minister Gorbachev to reduce nuclear forces throughout the world. Another factor that led up to the Cold War’s end is known as the Strategic Defense Initiative Plan also known as Operation Star Wars. Reagans SDI plan protected the United States along with the World from nuclear attack by intercepting incoming rockets. Hearing this plan Gorbachev feared that he could not match America’s defenses which caused his surrendered all of the Soviet Union’s nuclear powers. This brought on the long anticipated end of the Cold War. Eventually it was found out that operation Star Wars was a made up operation to intimidate the Soviets into surrendering. (The Cold War Museum) From strengthening the United States Military to convincing the Soviet Union to back off Ronald Reagan played an enormous role in the Cold War’s end. Reagan deemed Communism “a form of insanity-a temporary aberration which will one day disappear from the earth because it is contrary to human nature.” (Gil 240) Throughout Reagan’s Presidency he went from having fierce confrontations with the soviets to ending the cold war and even