How Did Ronald Reagan Changed America

An underestimated man who changed America politically and economically, Ronald Reagan. Going from an Actor to the governor of California then becoming the 40th president of the United States of America. During Reagans presidency he experienced many conflicts, but also had very good times. He created the Reagan doctrine, put many new laws into place, and fell into great debt. Cutting taxes and raising employment was a cause of Reagans great debt. After this time was when Reagan fell hard economically. This was a weak spot for Reagan, budgeting money, and due to this he had a hard recovery. Born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. Reagan was raised into a poor family, with John Edward, his father, Nellie Wilson, his mother and his brother

Reagans father was an alcoholic which became his worst weakness. Nellie Wilson became his biggest role model during his childhood. Ronald Reagan attended Dixon high school and was very active in school and extra-curriculars. He played football, joined the drama club, debate club, student body, but was only a “C” average student. Reagan also taught Sunday school and lead prayer meetings when disciples of Christ became the main turn in his life.He received a scholarship to Eureka college and majored in economics and sociology. During his college days, he was a life guard and swimming coach at the Rock River, during this time Reagan saved 77 people from drowning. The money he earned working he paid the rest of his college cost and with extra pocket money he gave to his mom and dad. After the great depression started it only took him 6 weeks to find a job at a radio station. He hosted for many television shows and served as a radio sports announcer. He always wanted to become and actor and went to Hollywood to become his dreams and be part of many movies. Reagan met Jane Wayne and had 3 children with one adopted, the second

He brought humorous social, economic, domestic and international policies. Reagan could speak to both sides of the party, both democratic and republic. On March 30, 1981 Reagan was only 69 days into his presidency and already experienced an attempted assassination. Leaving a speaking engagement at Washington D.C. Ronald and three others were shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. and in May of 1981 he was finally brought to justice. One of his greatest achievements was the economic recovery tax act of 1981. Reagan lowered federal revenues over a five-year period in the amount of $737 billion. Another was the reduction of nuclear arms in December 8, 1987. The INF treaty signed with Mikhail Gorbachev which eliminated all cruise missiles with ranges of 500 to 5,000 kilometers. Reagans biggest pet peeve was nuclear missiles in which he built himself. He focused on advance missiles defense technologies to bring global stability. After a meeting with joint chiefs of staff telling him that his idea could be implanted, he pushed the strategic defensive initiative program officially. As early as February 24, 1982 showed concern for a “dark future” on Grenada becoming communist beachheads. Reagan organized a rescue mission for Grenada on October 25, 1983 deposing communist leaders. After this he rescued 800 American medical students held captive. On the other hand, President Ronald Reagan had some great failures during his