Summary
Ronald Reagan served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989, bringing a conservative revolution to American politics. A former Hollywood actor and California governor, Reagan implemented significant tax cuts, increased military spending, and took a hardline stance against the Soviet Union. His economic policies, known as "Reaganomics," emphasized reduced government regulation and supply-side economics. Reagan's presidency coincided with the final phase of the Cold War and helped establish conservative principles that dominated American politics for decades.
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