Word: legacyism
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The Reagan persona, as well as his policies, is an important aspect of his legacy, changing the way Americans view leadership. He bestrides this election as an almost metaphysical force in the nation's political consciousness. Just as Jimmy Carter gave a bad name to intellect and hands-on attention...
That Reagan failed even to try is perhaps the most tragic part of the legacy. By the beginning of his second term, Reagan had enough credibility to use his inspirational skill to talk straight to the American people. He could at least have attempted to confront the inequities and flaws...
While the Ohio ruling offered prochoice advocates some relief, they remained alarmed by the Minnesota decision and the prospect of future restrictive abortion rulings by Reagan appointees, who now constitute nearly half of all federal judges. "Even though the President was unable to ban abortions during his time in office...
After seven years of loyal service, the Vice President must offer his own vision to America. Will the Reagan legacy harm or help him? -- "I' ve been underestimated over and over again," Bush tells TIME. "He' s a blank slate," says Michael Dukakis. -- Garry Wills on the rise of the...
But will the fall of President Sein Lwin put an end to a quarter- century of harsh one- party rule and isolation from the rest of the world? -- The impending agreement between South Africa, Angola and Cuba is a triumph for U. S. Diplomat Chester Crocker. -- Iraq and Iran agree...