How Does Margaret Thatcher Characterize Raegan Eulogy

In 2004, Margaret Thatcher delivered a eulogy to honor Ronald Reagan during the time period that America had witnessed the 9/11 attack, the ongoing fight against terrorism, and the Iraq war. Margaret Thatcher, the former prime minister of Great Britian and good friend of Reagan’s, appealed to patriotism and nationalism, and used Reagan’s adversity, vision and accomplishments to urge the grieving American audience to recognize Raegan as an inspiring American example and as a dedicated leader.

Thatcher starts the eulogy by appealing to the basic sense of American patriotism. She appeals to American patritotism by saying that Reagan “ sought to mend America’s wounded spirit, to restore the strength of the free world, and to free the slaves
Thatcher states that while “Others saw only limits to growth. He transferred a stagnant economy into an engine of opportunity.” Here she shows the perception and vision that he had. Showing him as a person who has ambition and intentions to better the world, even though other people saw it as impractical. She also stated that “Others hoped, at best, for an uneasy cohabitation with the Soviet Union.” yet “He won the Cold War, not only without firing a shot, but also by inviting enemies out of their fortress and turning them into friends.” The purpose of this statement is to show what he has accomplished, but also to show how he went around doing it. Thatcher here displays him as an honorable man by being able to resolve such a huge issue without violence, and even more unbelievable, showing how Reagan took the high road of dealing with the enemies with kindness. To make these substantial changes to our world such as transforming our economy, winning the Cold War, and being cultivated while doing so, showed Reagan’s dedication to his country and the vision that he thought was possible for