Ronald Reagan

Who was Ronald Reagan? what did he do before his presidency?

• 4oth President  of the United States
•  appeared in 53 films
• was elected governor of California twice
• wanted to restore the roar of american growth and optimism 
• won presidential election in 1980 and re-elected for his 2nd term.

What was Reagan like as a young adult?

Ronald Reagan was a very bright student. He was the student body president, preformed in many school plays and was big into sports! He was also a lifeguard in the summer for the local pool. He graduated in 1928 and then went to Eureka college on an athletic scholarship. There, he played football, ran track, was the captain of the swim team, served in student council and preformed in many school productions.

What was he like... in his later years?

Reagan graduated in 1932 and became a radio sports announcer. In 1937, Reagan signed a 7- year contract and for the next 3 decades, appeared in 53 films. His last film was released in 1964 and was called The Killers. He was later elected Governor of California in 1966 and reelected in 1970. He was elected president in 1980.

What took place in Reagan's presidency?

On March 23, 1983, President Reagan announced the idea of the development of the technology to intercept enemy nuclear missiles. This was known as the Strategic Defense Initiative or Star Wars.

The Strategic Defense Initiative (S.D.I.) was meant to develop the technology to protect the country in case of a missile attack. It would intercept their missiles. This affected the country by making it feel safer and protected but also affected the Soviet Union by threatening them and laying down the law. This was going to end the Cold War for good.

The S.D.I. was not exactly the reason the Cold War ended because it wasn't completely developed by the end but we still use the S.D.I. in case of nuclear or missile attacks on our country. Today, president Obama is making decisions to help other countries protect from bigger threats.

Connection to U.S. history lesson:

This ties into the Civil War because it is like a battle strategy. We learned that in the Civil War, army generals agreed on rules for battle- no surprises. This however, was a huge surprise not only for those included in the Cold War but everyone in the world!

Did Reagan end the Cold War?

Ronald Reagan was a huge part of the end of the Cold War. He took charge and said "Take down the Berlin wall" and used the S.D.I. to threaten the Soviet Union. The end of the Cold War was when the Soviet Union collapsed and the U.S. had the highest military power.

Civil Liberties act of 1988

Provided an apology and 20,000 dollars to the internees, evacuees and people of Japanese culture who lost their liberty or property during World War 2 because of discrimination.

he Signed it because...

• He was influenced by other political leaders to do it.
• He wanted the Japanese people to take ownership of what they lost
• Wanted to go a step further from the Japanese American Evacuation Claims Ac
• It was a huge recommendation that he couldn't ignore even if he wanted to.

Effects on the people involved:

• It gave the Japanese people their well deserved liberty
• their freedom
• an apolgy
• and 20,000 dollars
• Fun Fact: the ceremony was held in the presidency of George H.W. Bush.

Fun Facts About Reagan:

- Started out as a Democrat
- Last movie role was in The Killers (1964)
- Credited with appointing the first female Supreme Court Justice
- Died at the age of 93
Opinion: Was a GREAT president!

Ronald Reagan was a Great President;

He helped end the Cold War.
Stimulated economic growth and curb inflation.
Increased employment.
Strengthened national defense.

Sources:

http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/23/march-23-1983-reagan-proposes-...

http://www.biography.com/people/ronald-reagan-9453198#awesm=~oFzh293iXoFM2C

http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/ronaldreagan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Defense_Initiative#Impact_upon_Sovie... https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090408113115AASe42f

Sources:

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090408113115AASe42f

http://us-presidents.findthebest.com/q/13/9699/What-were-P

http://us-presidents.findthebest.com/q/13/9699/What-were-President-Ronald-R...
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~hist32/History/S06%20-%20Civil%20Liberties%20Act%...

http://encyclopedia.densho.org/Civil_Liberties_Act_of_1988/#Background
http://blog.constitutioncenter.org/2013/02/10-interesting-facts-on-presiden...

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