Ronald Reagan
From 1981 to 1989, Ronald Reagan was in office as the 40th United States president. Arguably, he was probably best known for the Reaganomics economic policy he adopted, which focused on increased military spending, decreased social spending, widespread tax cuts and the domestic markets deregulation. In addition, he was not only remembered for ending the Cold War but also for the Iran-Contra affair. One of the most iconic speeches he gave was when he spoke at the Berlin Wall and it is there he famously said, “Tear down this wall!” to General Secretary Gorbachev of the Soviets.
Ronald Reagan
Reagan’s Assassination Attempt
The assassination attempt made on President Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr. is one of the most bizarre in history. On March 30th, 1981, Hinckley shot a series of bullets at the president in an attempt to kill him and impress the young actress, Jodie Foster. One bullet hit the president in the chest, but he was saved.
Reagans Assassination Attempt
