Ronald Wilson Reagan

1、Ronald Wilson Reagan February 6, 1911 to June 5, 2004 By Kathryn Eckert Okoth: C block April 2007 Overview nBackground nHow He Came into Power nWhile in Power nPost-Presidency nAccomplishments nLegacy nBibliography Image 1 Background nChildhood Born in Illinois and grew up in Dixon Parents were poor

2、 and father was an alcoholic nEducation Dixon High School Eureka College nMotivation Learned hard work was essential part of life Admired risk takers and entrepreneurs Learned standards and values nMarriage and family Not very emotional, kept his distance; not many friends; liked to be alone Married

3、 actress Jane Wyman in 1940 and divorced her in 1948 nHad a daughter and adopted a son Married actress Nancy Davis in 1952 nHad a daughter and a son nHad a deep relationship and were “soul mates” nNancy was Reagans biggest influence during his adult life Image 2 How Reagan Came into Power nRadio ann

4、ouncer Sports announcer for Chicago Cubs in Iowa nActing Screen roles with Warner Brothers (19 films) TV host for General Electric Theater (over 50 dramas) President of the Screen Actors Guild nActing gave him confidence to speak in front of an audience nGovernor of California (33rd) Two terms: in 1

5、966 and re-elected in 1970; chose not to do a third term nPresident of the United States (40th) Ran for president: tested waters in 1968 and in 1976 In 1980 won the Republican nomination and elected in 1981 In office for two terms: 1981 to 1989 Image 10 In Power nIdeas and beliefs Christian Was a De

6、mocrat in 1930/40s and in the late 1050s became a conservative Republican Anti-communist Strongly opposed socialism: threat to American way of life Anti-union; preferred market approach Advocated individual freedom and initiative Fought for free-trade, welfare reforms, tax cuts, reduction in regulat

7、ion In favor of a smaller government nWanted to eliminate Small Business Administration In favor of abolishing all nuclear weapons Intolerant of crime Governor of California (1967-1975) nIn office for two term, chose not to do a third nCampaigned actively for Nixon nFocus on larger issues of policy

8、and vision Followed a rigid schedule nReform welfare nOpposed large dam: Dos Rios nSupported the Death Penalty Image 3 Presidency nElected in 1981 with Vice President Bush Defeated Carter nImplemented massive tax cuts (25%), but did not reduce spending and therefore had to increase taxes nAimed at r

9、educing role of government in the economy nReformed Social Security Made it solvent for many decades nEmphasized the “war on drugs” nHad the longest peacetime expansion in American history nAppointed first female Supreme Court Justice (Sandra Day OConnor) nForeign affairs: called for massive increas

10、e in defense budget to improve military nReagan Doctrine U.S. foreign policy during 1980s to 1991 Assistance to third world countries nMistakes Denial of the awareness of the Iran-Contra affair “Unlawful use of force” in Nicaragua Slow response to HIV-AIDS First Term: 1981- 1985 nAssassination attem

11、pt only pierced his lung nReplaced Federal Air Traffic Controllers that went to strike n“Reaganomics” tax cuts to drive economic expansion nDecreased tax rates from 70% to 28% nHelped mostly wealthy in America High rate of inflation Greenspan appointed chairman of the Federal Reserve nInvasion of Gr

12、enada (1983) Thought it was being used to build an airstrip dangerous toward America nCuban influence To free kidnapped American hostages Second Term: 1985- 1989 nlandslide victory, defeated Mondale nSecond term consisted mostly of Foreign Affairs nIran- Contra Affair (1986) Illegally sold arms to I

13、ran to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua Secret covert operation nViolated a law nCold War Reagan escalated Cold War with Soviet Union nBelieved Soviet Union was a threat to the World Wanted to reduce chance of nuclear conflict between United States and the Soviet Union nStrategic Defense Initiative (

14、SDI) nIntermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) in 1987 Image 5 Foreign Affairs nSoviet Union Reagans anticommunism worsened relations with the Soviets n“evil empire” U.S. economy was much stronger than the Soviet economy nHad the wealth to build nuclear weapons nSoviet population suffered beca

15、use of money spent on arms Relations improved during his second term President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev had a warm friendship and negotiated peace Berlin Wall opened in 1988; Cold War ended in late 1980s nMiddle East and Central America Develops strong relationship with Israel Sent

16、 800 marines to oversee evacuation of Palestine guerillas Ordered invasion and bombed Lebanon Confronts terrorism in Libya nNicaragua Iran- Contra affair Not a security threat to the United States nPanama U.S. stopped all assistance Panama in 1987 nEl Salvador In 1980s, U.S. used resources to help r

17、econstruct the El Salvador economy nPhilippines Have a historic friendship; support their decisions to maintain relationship Image 8 Post-Presidency n1988: supported Vice President George H. W. Bush become president nRetired after two terms in white house to Bel Air, California nWrote autobiography:

18、 An American Life nDied at age 93 Alzheimer disease Image 4 Image 9 Accomplishments nRestoring Americas power and prosperity after a period of stagflation in wake of Watergate and withdrawal from Vietnam nHelped to bring a peaceful end to the Cold War nAwards: TIME Magazine “Man of the year” in 1980

19、 Named “most fascinating person” One of the 100 most important people of the 20th century In 2007, rated second greatest president nSecond longest-lived president Image 7 Legacy nHeroic figure n“A man who walks his talk” nOne of the most popular presidents nBiggest appeal was his optimism and person

20、al convictions nOne of the warmest and most charming men nNicknames: Dutch, the Great Communicator, Teflon President nThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Library nRonald Reagan Airport nUSS Ronald Reagan ship Image 6 Bibliography nInformation nBaas, Larry R. and Thomas, Dan. “Ronald Reagan in the Public

21、Mind.” Political Psychology, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp.55-75. JSTOR. ://sici?sici=0162- 895X%28199303%2914%3A1%3C55%3ARRITPM%3E2.0.CO%3B2-0. (3/12/2007). nCannon, Lou. “President Reagan, the Role of a Lifetime.” New York, NY: Touchstone, 1991. n“Embargo Politics.” Multinational Monitor. Dece

22、mber 1989. ://hyper/issues/1989/12/editorial.html. (4/4/2007.) n“Reagan.” UTexas. February 6, 1986. ://archives/speeches/1986/20686b.htm. (4/3/2007). n“Reagan, Ronald W.” Encyclopedia Britannica. March 2007. :/school.eb/eb/article-9062864. (3/12/2007). n“Rona

23、ld Reagan.” Wikipedia. :/en.W/wiki/Ronal_Reagan. (3/11/2007). n“Ronald Reagan: An American Success Story.” Unitedstreaming. 2007. :/unitedstreaming. (4/4/2007). Bibliography nImages n1.) “Ronald Reagan.” Brocktoon. :/ (4/3/2007). n2.) “Nancy and Ronald Reagan.” Reagan 2020. :/reagan2020.us/images/1988RonandNancy.jpg. (4/4/2007). n3.) Schubach, Erik. “Califor