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The reagan era
- 1. The Reagan Era 1981-1988 “ Freedom is never more than once generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same .” -Ronald Reagan
- 14. The Wall Comes Down
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- The Reagan Era included ideas and personalities beyond Reagan himself; he is usually characterized as the leader of a broadly based conservative movement whose ideas, whether good or bad, dominated national policy making in areas such as taxes, welfare, defense, the federal judiciary and the Cold War. Liberals generally lament the Reagan Era, while conservatives generally praise it and call for its revival in the 21st century. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reagan_Era) No president of the 20th century had a more positive and enduring influence than Ronald Reagan. Other presidents, from Wilson to FDR, exceeded Reagan in their impact, but much of it was negative. Sure, they won wars, but they almost destroyed the American economy as well. (http://biggovernment.com/bfolsom/2010/02/06/why-was-ronald-reagan-the-greatest-president-of-the-20th-century/) Picture obtained from: http://pubrecord.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ronald_reagan-300x233.jpg Quote obtained from www.brainyquote.com
- All Documents obtained from My History Lab online.
- Ronald Reagan was the 40 th president of the United States. He was known as the Great Communicator for his ability and skill in addressing the nation. He was one of the most popular presidents of the 20 th century. He oversaw the largest peacetime increase in defense spending, as well as the largest single tax cut in American History. References: Picture #1- http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/thumbnails/c3525-20.jpg Picture #2- http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/thumbnails/C5235-19A.jpg Picture #3- http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/thumbnails/c12572-6A.jpg http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4152396/ns/msnbc_tv-msnbc_special/ http://www.historycentral.com/bio/presidents/reagan.html
- Reagan’s presidency was dominated by two themes: The US needed to compete with the Soviet Union in building and maintaining defense & conquering communism as well as the theme of Less Government is Best. He successfully led the US to a massive armaments program. References: Picture #1- http://www.visitingdc.com/images/white-house-picture.jpg Picture #2- http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/C32042-10.jpg http://historycentral.com/bio/presidents/reagan.html
- References: http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Ronald_Reagan
- Reagan introduced the concept of “Less Government is Best” from the very beginning. References: Picture- http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/large/C81-14.jpg My history Lab MHL Document Reagan’s First Inaugural Address (1981)
- “ The United States won the Cold War because it outlasted the Soviet Union through a battle of attrition, not because of any brilliant strategic maneuvers.” Reagan did play an important role but he was following in the footsteps of Truman, Marshall, and Acheson. Basically, the United States outlasted the Soviet Union. References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Reagan_and_Gorbachev_hold_discussions.jpg http://www.ashbrook.org/publicat/onprin/v10n6/garrity.html
- By Soviet Competition, I mean the US was in a constant state of trying to achieve more than the Soviets whether it be economically, militarily, etc. These topics are the top of the list where the US HAD to win! References: Picture- http://harvardmagazine.com/sites/default/files/img/story/0109/B-star%20wars%20lead.JPG?rand=972156469
- Reagan began to promote the “Failure” of communism and other totalitarian regimes. Reagan saw military strength as the key to peace in the struggle against the Soviet Union. References: My History Lab MHL Document Speech to the House of Commons (1982) Picture- http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/thumbnails/c8466-23.jpg
- After the US exploded the first atomic bomb, the Soviet Union had their own four years later. Then the race was on. It was a cycle of who could out do who. Aside from just who could have the most in terms of number of weapons, there was also the need to maintain a major presence so as to deter any enemies. Hopefully the threat of a nuclear war would be enough to prevent these weapons from being used. Proposals came for a “nuclear freeze” and/or arms reduction. References: Picture #1- http://nsarchive.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/mk_6_nuclear_bomb.jpg?w=300&h=226 Picture #2- http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/images/CommentaryNews/trident.jpg Picture #3- http://www.executivegov.com/wp-content/uploads/NPR.jpg Quote obtained from My History Lab_ MHL Document Speech to the House of Commons (1982) by Ronald Reagan
- Reagan rejected the call for a nuclear freeze saying that it would put the US in an inferior position to the Soviet Union. References: My History Lab MHL Document Speech to the National Association of Evangelicals (1983) Picture - http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/thumbnails/c13322-21a.jpg
- This program was created by Reagan but was criticized. It was never fully developed. It was renamed the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) under the Clinton administration and later changed to the Missile Defense Agency in 2002. Space-related defense remains a heavily budgeted item to this day. In the original space race between the US and the Soviet Union, the Soviets were the first to achieve going into space but the US was the first to walk on the moon. The competition goes way back! References: Picture #1- http://www.pierretristam.com/images/reaganmissiles.jpg Picture #2- http://www.atomicarchive.com/History/coldwar/images/sdi_s.jpg
- Little did anyone know that not long after Reagan gave this speech, the wall was torn down. Reagan was sometimes thought of as a visionary and maybe it was his way of saying he thought CHANGE was coming. References: My History Lab MHL Documents Speech at the Brandenburg Gate (1987) http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2007-06-12-reagan-speech_N.htm Picture #1- http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/thumbnails/C41262-11.jpg Picture #2- http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/photographs/thumbnails/C41250-34.jpg
- A symbol of freedom when the wall fell November 9, 1989. A piece of the wall is on display at the Reagan Library. References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Berlin_Wall_at_the_Reagan_Library.jpg http://media3.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/gallery/091029/GAL-09Oct29-2972/media/PHO-09Oct29-184701.jpg http://www.itsdigitalmarketing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Berlinwalljpg.jpg http://img.rasset.ie/0002bbf6-970.jpg
- Reagan was considered one of the greatest presidents of the 20 th century, possible ever. His conservative views and policies have had lasting effects on us today. His view of “less government is best” goes back to the time of our Founding Fathers and their views of government. His view of peace through strength maintained that the U.S. always be prepared and be considered an formidable opponent while also commanding the respect of most of the countries of the world. His promotion of democracy throughout the world inevitably helped bring about the demise of the strong hold that communism had in the Eastern world.