The period of american history most dominated by reagan and his policies (particularly on taxes, welfare, defense, the federal judiciary, and the cold war) is known as the reagan era, which suggests that the reagan revolution had a lasting impact on the united states in domestic and foreign policy. In domestic affairs, he set out to revitalize the economy, reduce taxes, balance the federal budget, and reduce the size and scope of the federal government. 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 party and ushered in a new era of governing. Reagan came to the presidency with a sweeping and specific set of policy goals Presidents, serving from 1981 to 1989
Reagan won 489 electoral votes to 49 for president jimmy carter On january 20, 1981, reagan took office His grace and wit during the dangerous incident caused his popularity to soar. The ronald reagan presidential foundation provides education, scholarships, exhibits, events, and media related to the lives of ronald and nancy reagan.
