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"Two things that I'm proudest of. One is the economic recovery... The other is the recovery of our morale."
-- Ronald Reagan, Farewell Address, January 11, 1989
Economic Recovery:
Ronald Reagan's economic plan yielded remarkable results. The country experienced one of the longest peacetime expansions in history -- 96 straight months. Almost 20 million new jobs were created. Inflation was tamed and interest rates fell dramatically. The stock market nearly tripled in value. Americans saw their taxes cut by almost a third.
With prosperity at home, President Reagan could focus on his lifelong mission to end communism abroad. |