Reagan, Ronald

Reagan, Ronald (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004)

Former President of the United States of America (1981 -1989), who served for two terms. Reagan is considered one of the key actors who facilitated the collapse of the Soviet Bloc and consequently the end of the Cold War. His frequent summits and good relations with President Mikhail Gorbachev eased the political and economic transactions that occurred in Eastern countries shortly after his presidency. In terms of domestic policies, he implemented a series of controversial reforms with the aim of boosting the productivity and competitiveness of the country’s economy.