was high, America had more peacetime troop build up in history to help slow the expansion of Communism (Our Glorious Century 390). Reagan also appointed Sandra Day O’Connor as the first woman Supreme Court Justice during his first term as president (New Book 4). Just as Reagan had a plan with domestic issues, he had a plan with foreign affairs issues as well. In ‘83, He ordered Marines to Lebanon as a peacekeeping force. Reagan also sent forces to Grenada to prevent an attempt to take over the Caribbean island by Cuba (World Book 479). Reagan knew something had to be done about international terrorism. That’s why in 1986 Reagan Page 3retaliated against world terrorism by ordering the bombing of Libyan military targets (New Book 5).Reagan was also know to have a firm hand with the Soviets. Reagan became know as “The Great Communicator (Our Glorious Century 390). In 1987, the Senate approved a treaty, Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF), banning all soviet short and medium range missile. This negotiation between then Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev was Reagan’s greatest accomplishment (New Book 5).Throughout the Reagan Years, Reagan was able to restore prosperity and economic strength. After he left office peace and strength was at a grasp. Reagan believed in smaller government and a greater America. Reagan accomplished so much during his eight years as president that this paper just brushes the major aspects of his legacy. That’s why I believe Ronald W. Reagan should receive the recognition he deserves and what a better way to honor a man that was such a great leader than to have him commemorated on a postage stamp....
