Reagan Analysis Paper
Reagan Analysis Paper
Michael Jakubowski
History/145
January 19, 2015
James Green
The Reagan years were they overrated or was he underrated as the 40th President of the United States. This report will cover the agendas and accomplishments of Reagan during his tenure as President. Starting from the Hostages coming home to the supply side economy and how he was able to conclude the cold war. Were the actions of President Reagan underappreciated or was he glorified for actions taken while performing the duties of his position.
The students set their hostages free on January 21, 1981, 444 days after the crisis began and just hours after President Ronald Reagan delivered his inaugural address ("U.S. History", 2015). The main point here is that the hostages were free and came home. The dilemma is that it happen to be on the day of President Reagan inauguration. President Reagan campaign took advantage of the slow and poorly handled hostage situation by the Carter Administration and made negotiation with the Iranians release the hostages. Which is a job done well not only by President Reagan but his crew as well. It’s possible that the negotiations happen to be settled by Reagan Administration on inauguration day, but knowing that he was going too inaugurated that day it’s unlikely that his staff spent the time to negotiate that day. With that being the case, it is a bit inhuman to keep these Americans in limbo longer than they had to be when they could have been freed sooner. A publicity stunt to promote President Reagan as a savior, and he and his administration always denied these allegations.
Ending the Cold War was done during President Reagan tenure and rightfully so he should receive the credit for performing the duties of his position. Although the cold war ended, it came at a high price for American's. President Reagan strategy for ending the war came after observing a U.S. Military that need updating and re-shaping. Observing that most members of the
Michael Jakubowski
History/145
January 19, 2015
James Green
The Reagan years were they overrated or was he underrated as the 40th President of the United States. This report will cover the agendas and accomplishments of Reagan during his tenure as President. Starting from the Hostages coming home to the supply side economy and how he was able to conclude the cold war. Were the actions of President Reagan underappreciated or was he glorified for actions taken while performing the duties of his position.
The students set their hostages free on January 21, 1981, 444 days after the crisis began and just hours after President Ronald Reagan delivered his inaugural address ("U.S. History", 2015). The main point here is that the hostages were free and came home. The dilemma is that it happen to be on the day of President Reagan inauguration. President Reagan campaign took advantage of the slow and poorly handled hostage situation by the Carter Administration and made negotiation with the Iranians release the hostages. Which is a job done well not only by President Reagan but his crew as well. It’s possible that the negotiations happen to be settled by Reagan Administration on inauguration day, but knowing that he was going too inaugurated that day it’s unlikely that his staff spent the time to negotiate that day. With that being the case, it is a bit inhuman to keep these Americans in limbo longer than they had to be when they could have been freed sooner. A publicity stunt to promote President Reagan as a savior, and he and his administration always denied these allegations.
Ending the Cold War was done during President Reagan tenure and rightfully so he should receive the credit for performing the duties of his position. Although the cold war ended, it came at a high price for American's. President Reagan strategy for ending the war came after observing a U.S. Military that need updating and re-shaping. Observing that most members of the
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