Ronald Reagan   1911-2004   Fortieth president 1981-1988   Republican from California   Former movie actor and governor of California.     Elected president 1980 deregulated the federal government slashed regulations, cut tax rates   Reagan successful in foreign policy his strategy was to outspend Soviets on weapons programs.   Russian president Gorbachev began a policy of Glasnost, or “openness,” towards U.S.   Senate ratified SALT treaty with Russia, both countries began reducing forces.   Soviet block countries, led by Poland, left Soviet control.     Re-invigorated US and reduced reliance on government   Vice-president George H.W. Bush   Easily re-elected   Diagnosed Alzheimer’s 1994 died 2004

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