No, democracy is not a fragile flower. Still it needs cultivating. If the rest of this century is to witness the gradual growth of freedom and democratic ideals, we must take actions to assist the campaign for democracy.
- Ronald Reagan
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Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president of the United States, is remembered as one of America’s most popular and admired presidents. During his eight years in office (1981–89), President Reagan’s uplifting message of patriotism made Americans feel proud of their country. His policies promoted liberty around the world and helped lead to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. But where did Ronald Reagan’s ideas come from? What influenced his ideas about government and freedom? How did a boy from a small town in Illinois become our nation’s president? In this lesson you will learn answers to these questions.
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