The Soviet Union on the other hand was the polar opposite. They believed in a communistic form of government, believed in workers revolting against business owners, and they wanted to control countries between Russia and Germany. The United States believed that the spread of communism needed to come to a halt because it posed a threat to their economic prosperity and their “freedom” as American people (Document G). It was this complete and utter distaste for communism that increased tensions between…
Ronald Reagan was the first US president after Dwight D. Eisenhower to get re-elected and finish two complete terms in office. He was the president from January 20, 1981 to January 20, 1989. Ronald Reagan's biggest accomplishment in presidency was to improve the self confidence that America had by strengthening the nation's economy. He did this by reducing inflation, increasing employment and cutting taxes to nearly 25 percent. He was also instrumental in appointing the first female Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor.…
As his passion for politics increased, his passion to make a statement towards communism did too. His journey began as he traveled the country speaking on behalf of an anticommunist group known as Crusade for Freedom, in hope to raise money for Radio Free Europe. His determination to voice his opinion on the matter made way as his traveled to Washington to speak of the retribution that was caused due to the emergence of the party in Hollywood. Having reached the nation’s capital, Reagan expressed his views on the matter to a congressional group by saying I believe that, as Thomas Jefferson put it, if all the American people know all of the facts they will never make a mistake. Whether the [Communist] party should be outlawed, that is a matter for the government to decide.…
Ronald Reagan came to office with the belief the United States and other free nations should use all aspects of political, military, economic, diplomatic and cultural power to defeat Communism. When he was elected into the the White House, he put those ideas into practice. So when the wall came down between East and West Berlin, the news drove home gave hope and convinced Americans that the communism is declining. In one of Reagan’s most famous Cold War speeches, President Ronald Reagan challenges Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin wall and…
He was extremely determined in bring an end to the cold war. He didn’t appease the communists or negotiate with them. He had a plan for peace by being stronger then them in every way possible he called it his “Peace through Strength” plan. While speaking to a crowd of thousands, Reagan said to the General Secretary of the Soviet Union, “Mr. Gorbachev,…
In the 1940s and early 1950s Communism in America also known as the “Red Scare” was very powerful and affected the people in America. Communism is a social, economic, and political ideology. In America communism produced early, which brought an unprecedented economic crisis. The people are supposed to own everything communally, from business, and to food. Communism in America was affecting the peoples jobs and ruining their careers, because it was so effective and powerful, however the people without jobs and careers knew what was happening, because they didn't have jobs and careers.…
Beginning in 1980, Reagan ran for the U.S presidency and won for two terms. He ultimately became an icon in the eyes of conservatives. His establishment of conservative principles left a lasting mark on the nation that has continued for decades after his presidency. His term brought a prosperity into the homes of Americans by maintaining the goal of achieving “peace through strength” in his country. During his presidency he enacted many policies that had were revolutionary.…
Ronald Reagan has been known for ending the Cold War with the Soviet Union. The Cold War was still going since WWII. Reagan wanted to reverse the policy of detente and finally stand up against the Soviet Union. Giving aid to the rebellions, he was hoping to quickly reverse what the Soviet Union was doing. Ronald Reagan wanted to give aid and make a legacy for himself.…
The Cold War had formed a new frontier of changes, challenges and issues. U.S. society had been divided. Americans were having to choose simple small town traditional values or futuristic, innovative advances and cultural changes. In the book, 1959: The Year Everything Changed, Norman Mailer quoted,…
The Conservative Movement arose to answer three major concerns. The first concern of the Conservative Movement was to repeal New Deal programs. Over the years this transformed into more of a fight against “big government” and New Deal programs were the central pillar of “big government”. The next goal of the Conservative movement dealt with the destruction of Communism and creating a foreign policy that exemplified this desire. According to the Conservative Movement, Communism was seen as a threat to America and the rest of world, and conservatives saw liberal foreign policy on Communism as weak and wanted to change US’s foreign policy to be more aggressive.…
The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis John Gaddis puts a very interesting thesis into play on the cold war perspective. Gaddis’s thesis has the equity needed to truly understand the cold war. His thesis fearlessly states that the Soviets and the Americans are both the cause of the Cold War. The Soviets and Americans both wanted a way of life they thought was better and their was a geopolitical struggle between the two countries.…
Book Review Author: Robert J. McMahon Title: The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction Publisher: Oxford University Press Place and Date of Publication: New York, 2003 Topic and Scope: In The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction, Robert J. McMahon discusses a general account of the Cold War, spanning the period from 1945 to the finale of the Soviet-American confrontation in 1990. McMahon discusses key events, trends, and themes that that highlighted key players, such as Stalin, de Gaulle, and Reagan. He also devotes much attention to the Cold War 's domestic as well as international effects.…
This statement produces a strong feeling of pride from the mostly German audience that is attending the speech. The way the author describes the transformation of West Berlin from “rubble” to the greatest industrial city in Germany invokes a strong sense of patriotism in the speaker’s audience. This promotes the anti-communist and pro-freedom feelings the author is trying to generate in his audience. A third example of pathos appeal used by Reagan is in his claim that he “[understands] the fear of war and the pain of division that afflict this continent …” and that he “[pledges] to [the audience] [his] efforts to help overcome…
Ronald Reagan was simply pushing for what people already wanted – freedom. He was familiar with the audience and their standpoint. He had angered leaders but had provoked love from the Berliners. He was able to reveal thumos in his arguments (see third paragraph pertaining to pathos.)…
Ronald Reagan 's Policy Towards Foreign Affairs Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States of America. His two terms as president were one of the most important times in American history. Reagan was a very unorthodox thinker compared to other politicians. Unlike other politicians, Reagan did not see things as black and white.…