Ronald ReaganSummaryRonald Reagan, a former Hollywood actress was the 40th US President. He saw the USSR as the evil empire and wouldn't negotiate with them. He was much tougher than the other detente Presidents. During his Presidency, he increased military spending as a part of the renewed arms race with the USSR. He also came up with Reaganomics. Throughout the 1980's the US and the USSR were in an arms race. The USSR had an advantage. The newest issue that arises was how to deliver the missiles. "Smart Weapons" were weapons and tanks that could be controlled by a computer.
Quote"Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives."
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Subjunctive QuestionIf Reagan wasn't the president what would the outcome of the cold war have been?
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