Ronald Reagan Influence

RONALD REAGAN AND HOW HE INFLUENCED THE WORLD

A student leader, lifeguard, football player, radio announcer, actor, soldier, state governor, and finally, 40th President of the United States. Who is a man who had done all of this in a lifetime? Mr. Ronald Reagan. President Reagan was an incredibly effective president during the time of the Cold War because he practically shut down the Cold War, brought back the employment in America, and lastly he was a leader both in and out of office. He was raised on a basis of Christianity, his Mother was insistent that he trust God with everything, taking this teaching seriously, his belief came in very handy over the years of his presidency. Americans and people across the globe continue to be inspired

He knew how to talk to people, make them at ease, and get his point across in a few gestures and a short conversation. When he was in office, he studied the personalities of the officials he was meeting with and then based what he was going to say off of their sense of humor. This is how the President and Mr. Gorbachev became lasting friends, Mr. Gorbachev appreciated Mr. Reagans frank honesty and cunning sense of humor. Although many doubted that his career background as a radio announcer and actor would help him in his Presidency, the communication part helped him immensely. He spoke to the American public with ease and the assurance of someone who has lived through a lot and is confident that he can handle any problems thrown his way. Although he was physically and emotionally tested during his time as President, he remained a pillar of strength that the whole of America rendered as indestructible. They trusted him whenever the Cold War took a bad turn, and praised him when it took a turn for the better. Regan died on June 5th, 2004, of pneumonia, and the world mourned the loss of a man, a man hard to replace and a man never to be forgotten. Although he died almost 15 years ago, the world maintains his legacy by memorials around the globe. "We loved Ronald Reagan because we loved ourselves and we loved America while he was President," (Grande 252) he maintained Americas belief in itself and inspired everyone to work