[ad_1] The Reagan Doctrine aimed to eliminate communist governments in Africa, Asia, and Latin America backed by the Soviet Union. The focus shifted from containment to elimination and promoting capitalism and democracy. The Heritage Foundation chose nine countries to focus on, and the policy succeeded in preventing Soviet control. Critics argue that it was not […]
[ad_1] Ronald Reagan gave up smoking for jelly beans before becoming governor of California. As president, he had three and a half tons of Jelly Belly beans shipped to the capital for his inauguration. Jelly Belly also supplied the White House with jelly beans during most of his presidency. Smoking was a part of daily […]
[ad_1] Ronald Reagan was a lifeguard for seven summers, credited with rescuing 77 people from drowning. He later became an actor and served as US president, and is the only president to have been divorced. He was also honored for his efforts to tear down the Berlin Wall. Whether or not you agree with his […]
[ad_1] Ronald Reagan, the 40th US president, was the oldest man to become president and the second-longest serving president. He was a Hollywood star and governor of California before becoming president. His eight-year stint involved historical events and politics, including the War on Drugs, the Iran-Contra Affair, the Cold War, and Reaganomics. Reagan was known […]
