People like Ronald Reagan. They always have. Republicans especially, but Democrats, too. And in the 14 years since America’s 40th president left office, admirers have christened a Washington airport, a Cincinnati highway, a California courthouse, an Illinois middle school, and an aircraft carrier in his name.
Their aim is to have Ronald Reagan replace Alexander Hamilton on the 10 dollar bill, and to have monuments to the Gipper in every single one of America’s 3,066 counties. That’s a lot of tribute for a man whose legacy as president is still being weighed.
From the triumphs of the Cold War to the scandal of Iran Contra, the enduring appeal and the evolving legacy of President Ronald Reagan.
Guests:
Peter Wallison, author, “Ronald Reagan: The Power of Conviction and the Success of His Presidency”
James Patterson, professor emeritus and political historian, Brown University