Implementing a series of economic policies dubbed “Reaganomics,” the president sought to stimulate the economy while shrinking the size of the federal government and providing relief for the nation’s wealthiest… After decades of liberalism and social reform, Ronald Reagan changed the face of American politics by riding a groundswell of conservatism into the White House.

Reagan’s superior rhetorical skills enabled him to gain widespread support for his plans for the nation. During his two terms in office, he cut spending on social programs, while increasing spending on defense.

Reaganomics — Ronald Reagan’s economic policy, which suggested that lowering taxes on the upper income brackets would stimulate investment and economic growth. AIDS — (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) an immune deficiency disorder caused by HIV, and formally the third stage of HIV infection; people with AIDS have a high viral load and are…. HIV — (Human Immunodecificiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the cells that help the body fight infection; it can cause a range of illnesses and has been responsible for millions of…. Contract with America — a list of eight specific legislative reforms or initiatives that Republicans representatives promised to enact if they gained a majority in Congress in the 1994 midterm elections.