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Ronald Reagan & the 1980s Conservative Resurgence

Lectures in History

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Reagan's Anti-Communist Revival

This chapter explores the resurgence of anti-communism during the Reagan era, contrasting it with earlier periods like the McCarthy era. It examines Reagan's assertive foreign policy, moral framing of communism, and the historical context that influenced his rhetoric, particularly regarding the Soviet Union. The discussion also highlights Reagan's significant economic policies, military spending, and social initiatives that shaped American conservatism in the 1980s.

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