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Reagan Administration

Definition

The Reagan Administration refers to the presidency of Ronald Reagan, who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. His administration was marked by conservative policies, economic reforms known as "Reaganomics," and a hardline stance against the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Analogy

Think of the Reagan Administration like a strict coach on a sports team. Just like how this coach would implement rigorous training regimens (akin to Reagan's economic reforms) and adopt an aggressive strategy against rival teams (like his approach towards the Soviet Union), so did Reagan in his presidency.

Related terms

Reaganomics: This term refers to the economic policies promoted by U.S. President Ronald Reagan during the 1980s, which advocated tax cuts, decreased social spending, increased military spending and deregulation of domestic markets.

Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between two superpowers - The United States and Soviet Union post World War II until early 1990s. It was characterized by political and military tension but didn't escalate into full-scale war.

Iran-Contra Affair: A major political scandal in the United States that occurred during Reagan's second term. It involved senior officials secretly facilitating arms sales to Iran, which was then under an arms embargo.