Reagan

ELECTIONS 3 days ago

Presidential debate: Incumbent usually struggles with first faceoff, even Reagan and Obama, expert says

Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama struggled in debates but went on to strong re-election wins. Reagan recorded a 49-state landslide over Democrat Walter Mondale.

LIFESTYLE June 12

On this day in history, June 12, 1987, Reagan urges Gorbachev to 'tear down this wall'

Profound urging by President Ronald Reagan on this day in history, June 12, 1987, to Soviet leader Gorbachev to "tear down this wall," referring to the Berlin Wall, was iconic of Reagan's presidency.

POLITICS June 8

Biden blasted for D-Day speech critics say resembles Reagan's: 'Why would he do this?'

President Biden was criticized by conservatives on social media after delivering a speech in France they said sounded eerily similar to former President Reagan's.

OPINION June 7

Reagan's New York strategy was genius. Trump is on track to make lightning strike again

New York has changed over the years since Ronald Reagan won it in 1980 and again in 1984, but it is not a slam dunk for Biden. He will have to expend real resources to hold on to it.

Politics June 6

Ronald Reagan's principles, patriotism remembered 20 years after his death at legacy celebration

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is commemorating the 20th anniversary of his death this week with special attention to his memorable 1984 D-Day speech.

POLITICS May 23

Glenn Youngkin: Education is the bedrock of attaining the American dream

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin headlined the RISE summit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Washington on Thursday.

LIFESTYLE May 4

On this day in history, May 4, 1979, 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher becomes first female PM of the UK

Margaret Thatcher became the United Kingdom's first female prime minister on this day in history, May 4, 1979, at age 54 — and led the U.K. for nearly 12 years, earning the moniker "Iron Lady."

LIFESTYLE April 26

Meet the American who invented the gas-powered tractor, entrepreneur John Froelich, helped feed the world

John Froelich, the oldest son of German immigrants, was born in Iowa in 1849. The grain mill operator tinkered away on a gasoline traction, the tractor, that changed global agriculture.

MILITARY April 24

Jack Carr's take on the events of April 24, 1980, nearly 6 months into the Iran hostage crisis

Jack Carr, bestselling author and former Navy SEAL task unit commander and sniper, recounts the events of April 24, 1980, nearly 6 months into the Iran hostage crisis — and why "there is more to it."

Media April 6

24 celebrities and media figures who ran for political office

Many celebrities and media figures have thrown their hat in the political ring from Donald Trump, Ronald Reagan to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Al Franken.