Reagan's Presidency was full of shining moments: Space Program, Job Recovery and Economic Growth, planting the seeds for the end of the Cold War, and some pretty big failures: Iran-Contra, start of the early 90's recession, Deficit Spending, Arms Build Ups...I think the diefication of his legacy is a little bit overstated. He wasn't necessarily the brightest guy and some of his policies and initiatives were way out there (Star Wars...the idea of which he received when making a movie in the 50's)
I give him mucho credit for pulling the US out of the 70's post-Nixon, Post-Energy Crisis, Post-Vietnam and making us all feel it is good to be an American and we should all be proud of our country. He was one of the best communicators of all time, his convictions and beliefs were rock solid and his love for Nancy is something that should be an inspiration for all people in love.
He was one of the best Presidents of the last 50 years, for sure top 10, not so sure about top 5.
Alzheimer's truly is one of the worst diseases on the planet, not so much for the people afflicted but on the loved ones of the person who has the disease. Glad to see all of their suffering is finally over
How many former Presidents are still alive?
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
George Bush
Bill Clinton