One thing Reagan did was to OK spending for the development of "Star Wars" , a missile defense system. The system never was fullly developed or even reached the realms of practicality, but it scared the USSR in virtully bankrupting itself in trying to counter the system.
Increasing defense spending
the end of the cold war.
Increasing defense spending.
Increasing defense spending
The United States must maintain a stronger military than its enemies.
Communism has not ended . However, Ronald Reagan's foreign policy, continued under George Bush , is often said to be a factor in the break-up of the communist dominated Soviet Union.
Ronald Reagan
Reagan's suspicion of the Soviet Union and its presumed activities around the world was tempered by a desire to leave some kind of legacy in arms control.
the holding of fifty-three Americans as hostages by the Iranian government.
Trickle down economics was an economic policy supported by Ronald Reagan.
Ronald Reagan
Reagan did not think a policy of détente would deter and attack upon the United States.