The Life and Legacy of Ronald Reagan

President Ronald Reagan is regarded as a hero of the conservative right in America. He was also admired by many Democrats, President Barack Obama later praised Reagan for the confidence he brought to America. Others view Reagan as a dangerous ideologue who was out of his depth and who was ruined by the Iran-Contra scandal. What image of Ronald Reagan does justice to his life and legacy? Evaluate his domestic legislative record as President. Assess his conduct of foreign policy especially regarding the Soviet Union and Central America. Consider what might be his successes and failures. Class discussion is encouraged and will be supported with primary source documents and video clips.