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- papawLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Ronald Reagan, by far.
On January 20, 1981, Reagan took office. Only 69 days later he was shot by a would-be assassin, but quickly recovered and returned to duty. His grace and wit during the dangerous incident caused his popularity to soar.
Dealing skillfully with Congress, Reagan obtained legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, increase employment, and strengthen national defense. He embarked upon a course of cutting taxes and Government expenditures, refusing to deviate from it when the strengthening of defense forces led to a large deficit.
A renewal of national self-confidence by 1984 helped Reagan and Bush win a second term with an unprecedented number of electoral votes. Their victory turned away Democratic challengers Walter F. Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro.
In 1986 Reagan obtained an overhaul of the income tax code, which eliminated many deductions and exempted millions of people with low incomes. At the end of his administration, the Nation was enjoying its longest recorded period of peacetime prosperity without recession or depression.
In foreign policy, Reagan sought to achieve "peace through strength." During his two terms he increased defense spending 35 percent, but sought to improve relations with the Soviet Union. In dramatic meetings with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, he negotiated a treaty that would eliminate intermediate-range nuclear missiles. Reagan declared war against international terrorism, sending American bombers against Libya after evidence came out that Libya was involved in an attack on American soldiers in a West Berlin nightclub.
By ordering naval escorts in the Persian Gulf, he maintained the free flow of oil during the Iran-Iraq war. In keeping with the Reagan Doctrine, he gave support to anti-Communist insurgencies in Central America, Asia, and Africa.
Overall, the Reagan years saw a restoration of prosperity, and the goal of peace through strength seemed to be within grasp.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Abraham Lincolin. the 16th president of America. He guided the country through the most devastating experience in its National History - the civil war. i can write pages to pages about him. He is always kind to one and all. He respected the sentiments of the people. He is the best example how to be a president. This is not coming from me. He is considered by many historians to have been the greatest American President. Hence, he is the best president so far the world had.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
hi... friend
sorry dear..., not yet .., there is no best president so far the world had..., i think so..., the whole world only think about money .., how to make money.., b'coz of this stupid people .., there are lots of problem in this beautiful world..., & now so far we can't change this politics.., b'coz now there is too late.., if we try to change this politics.., this president, & all politics people come together & they change you.., they make your life like a hell...,
sorry dear... i apologies to you.., i'm sorry i don't want to talk like this but.....
sorry
by
take care
- Anonymous1 decade ago
There has never been a President of The World. so how can someone answer your question. If u are asking about a particular country please name the country
- Anonymous1 decade ago
George Washington, then Abe Lincoln, and FDR.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
the president of south africa nelson mandela