Ronald Reagan

Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Before his presidency, Reagan had a successful career in Hollywood, starring in numerous films during the 1940s and 1950s. He initially worked as a Democrat but shifted to the Republican Party in the 1960s, becoming a prominent conservative voice. As president, Reagan implemented supply-side economics, significantly increased military spending, and took a hard line against the Soviet Union, famously calling it an "evil empire." His administration's policies are credited with hastening the end of the Cold War. Reagan survived an assassination attempt in 1981 and maintained high approval ratings throughout most of his presidency. His legacy remains deeply influential in American conservative politics, with supporters praising his economic policies and anti-communist stance, while critics point to increased income inequality and the Iran-Contra scandal.